Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring individual with a passion for supporting young people? Are you looking to change careers and gain invaluable skills in a competitive job market? Or perhaps you're a graduate seeking valuable experience in a psychological environment?

If so, you might be surprised to learn that specific teaching assistant training or experience is not necessary. Schools value personalities with traits such as empathy, patience, calmness, and resilience, along with strong motivations and passions. The best teaching assistants come from diverse backgrounds. Here are some examples:

• Graduates, particularly in fields such as art, drama, psychology, and criminology
• Youth leaders
• Support workers
• Carers and Babysitters
• Sports coaches

We are currently seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join our team in Secondary Schools across Bristol. This role provides challenge and reward in equal measure and gives you an opportunity to gain invaluable experience and skills in a competitive job market. The role can be flexible to suit your schedule and needs and is a great way to earn money whilst honing your unique talents. 

Key details:

• Location: Bristol, BS1
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
• Start date: October
• Contract: Permanent contracts offered after an initial trial period

Don't worry if you don't tick every box – we believe in the power of diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to get in touch. Only applications with CVs attached will be considered. We're excited to hear 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.
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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