Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol
Company: Teaching Personnel
Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

About Us:
At Teaching Personnel, we are dedicated to connecting passionate educators with schools that prioritize student success. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our partner schools in providing an exceptional learning environment for students.

Role Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the classroom, supporting the lead teacher in delivering engaging lessons and fostering a positive learning atmosphere. This position is ideal for individuals looking to make a difference in students’ lives and gain valuable experience in the education sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support individual students or small groups with their learning activities.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as grading and record-keeping.
• Facilitate classroom management and promote positive behavior.
• Participate in school events and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in a school or educational setting (preferred but not required).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A degree in education or a related field is a plus but not mandatory.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with experienced educators.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives.

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.
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