Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Primary & Secondary Schools

Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Bristol and the surrounding areas? We are currently recruiting reliable professionals to support local primary, secondary, and SEN schools. This is your chance to make a genuine impact on pupil's learning and development while enjoying structured school hours.

Responsibilities:

• Support class teachers with daily classroom management and the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Work 1-to-1 or in small groups with pupils requiring extra learning or behavioural support.
• Encourage student engagement, boost confidence, and promote positive behaviour throughout the school day.
• Help create and maintain an inclusive, safe, and positive learning environment for all students.
• Assist with task differentiation to meet the needs of pupils with varied learning requirements, including those with SEN.

Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of 3 months of UK classroom experience is required.
• Checks: You must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one immediately.
• Availability: Must be free to work between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM on full-school-day bookings.
• Core Skills: You possess strong communication skills, patience, adaptability, and a proactive, dedicated attitude.
• Travel: You are based in or are easily able to commute across Bristol and surrounding areas, including South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Earn between £92.56 - £95.00 per day, paid weekly.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy fixed daytime hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) with no weekend or evening work required.
• Flexibility: Choose from a variety of day-to-day, short-term, and long-term contracts that suit your schedule.
• Local Placements: Roles tailored to your preferred travel radius in and around the Bristol area.
• Ongoing Support: Benefit from dedicated recruitment consultants who are committed to finding the right school fit for you.

To Apply:

Are you ready to take the next step in your educational career? We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today to [email removed] to begin your journey with our team or call [phone removed] for more information.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university