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Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Bristol
Date posted : 11/11/24
  1. Flexible Working
£84 - 95 per day

Job description

Location: Various Primary Schools, Bristol
Contract Type: Flexible, Part-Time/Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a difference in their educational journey? We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a range of school settings, while enjoying flexible working hours.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both teachers and students within the classroom. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting in the delivery of lessons and activities, both individually and in small groups
  • Providing tailored 1:1 support to children with special educational needs (SEN)
  • Supporting students with social and emotional development
  • Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Encouraging independence and building self-confidence in students
  • Working closely with the class teacher to ensure learning objectives are met

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of schools, with flexibility in hours to suit your personal schedule. We offer both part-time and full-time options, making this a perfect role for those seeking work-life balance.

About You:
We’re looking for individuals who are:

  • Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
  • Experienced or eager to learn about supporting children with SEN, particularly in 1:1 settings
  • Patient, empathetic, and adaptable with excellent communication skills
  • Able to work as part of a team and independently
  • Flexible and open to working in different school environments

Experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar role is desirable, but not essential, as we offer full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible work options: Choose between part-time or full-time hours that fit around your schedule
  • Competitive pay rates based on experience
  • Ongoing professional development and training to enhance your skills
  • The opportunity to work in a variety of primary school settings, including mainstream and special schools
  • Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant to guide you throughout your role

In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38, plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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