Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Flexible Days
Salary: Competitive salary

At Teaching Personnel, we specialise in connecting passionate and dedicated teaching assistants with schools that value nurturing educational environments. Our mission is to support educational institutions in finding the right talent to enhance their learning communities. We focus on candidates who share a genuine commitment to fostering student growth and success. Whether you're an experienced teaching assistant or new to the field, we provide personalised guidance and opportunities to help you find the perfect role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Support students on a one-on-one basis and in small groups, particularly those with SEN.
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the teaching staff.
• Contribute to planning and preparing learning activities.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a primary school setting is preferred.
• Understanding of SEN and strategies to support diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working days to suit your availability.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

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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