Teaching Assistant

Location: BS10 (Bristol)

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Contract Type: Full-time & Part-time roles, Temporary (with potential for permanent)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dynamic educational environment in the BS10 area of Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on students' learning and development. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to support academic achievement, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

-          Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and supporting individual students or small groups

-          Provide tailored support to students with special educational needs (SEN)

-          Help create and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment

-          Support classroom management and student engagement

-          Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources

-          Encourage and motivate students to reach their full potential

-          Provide feedback to teachers on students' progress and behaviour

The Ideal Candidate Will:

-          Have a genuine passion for education and working with children

-          Experience working in a school setting is highly desirable, but not essential

-          Be confident, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with students and staff

-          Have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with a team

-          Show patience, resilience, and flexibility in supporting students of all abilities

-          An enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) will be required

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

-          Access to a wide range of schools and teaching environments

-          Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

-          Supportive and friendly recruitment consultants who will guide you throughout your journey

-          Competitive pay and benefits

-          Opportunity to gain valuable experience and enhance your career prospects in education

If you are passionate about supporting children's learning and want to make a positive impact in a school environment, we want to hear from you!

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.

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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.
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