Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

Do you have a nurturing and compassionate nature? Can you connect with and mentor young people in need of guidance? Teaching Personnel are seeking individuals with experience in supporting children and young people who face emotional regulation challenges and have often endured trauma. This Teaching Assistant position, located in South Bristol, involves working with both Primary and Secondary school students.

As a Teaching Assistant, your role will extend beyond academic support. You will build strong relationships with students, helping them understand and manage their emotions through effective communication. The school offers a unique approach, focusing on both academic subjects like Maths and English, and practical life skills, including cooking and mechanics as they have their on-site garage!

About the role:

-           Small class sizes of 8-10 pupils, creating strong relationships with the students

-           No prior teaching qualifications/ experience in the classroom, but has experience with challenging behaviour.

-           Monday- Friday (08:30-3:30). Flexible work available, work fits into your life which creates a healthy work/life balance

-           £84/ day and paid weekly, on site car parking and accessible route

-           The potential of a contract with the school to the success candidate

What you need:

-           The drive to make a difference to these pupils’ day

-           Confidence to work with young people who exhibit challenging behaviours and struggle to regulate their emotions

-           To be adaptable and resilient in challenging environments

-           A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

The role is available now. If this seems like the next step in your career and you think you can be a positive role model for these children, please apply and I look forward to hearing from you.  

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.
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