Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is looking for a driven and passionate Teaching Assistant in a school within North Bristol. This school is an esteemed institution committed to excellence. As part of a Multi Academy Trust, they’re dedicated to fostering mutual growth with a child-centred approach emphasizing emotionally intelligent relationships between staff, parents, students, and governors.

In this Teaching Assistant position, you will be supporting with diverse special educational needs such as:

• Speech and language difficulties
• Down Syndrome
• Autism

Allowing these students to access learning alongside teachers both inside and outside of the classroom. If you have experience with any of the above in work and / or personal life, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Assist in preparing teaching materials and resources.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, helping with their learning and development.
• Support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) where appropriate.
• Help manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment.
• Assist in supervising students during break times, lunch, and extracurricular activities.
• Help with administrative tasks and record-keeping as directed by the teaching staff.

• No formal teaching qualifications required, but a keen interest in education and child development.
• Previous experience working with children or in a school setting is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards helping children learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative when needed.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

TP offers you:

• A consultative relationship with a dedicated consultant who will actively represent you.  
• A good length of full-time / part time work in our fantastic partnership schools with potential for further opportunities  
• Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Your Continuous Professional Development  
• Paid to scale - Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability.  
• myTP - Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.  

If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV

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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