Classroom Assistant

Protocol Education; Bath; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Bath, seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to join their team this September. You’ll support pupils during lessons, work with teachers to deliver an inclusive classroom, and help promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

The school values every child as an individual and welcomes additional language skills. You’ll need experience with children, patience, strong communication, and the ability to support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools, nurseries, clubs, childcare settings.
• Patient, resilient and approachable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support pupils with learning needs including SEND, SEMH or EAL.
• Enjoy collaborating as part of a team.
• Passion for helping children reach their potential.
• Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons to engage with learning activities.
• Work with teachers to deliver an inclusive, positive classroom experience.
• Provide encouragement and reassurance to children who may need extra support.
• Assist with small-group interventions and one-to-one learning activities.
• Help promote positive behaviour and strong classroom routines.
• Encourage children's social, emotional and academic development.
• Adapt your support to meet the individual needs of pupils across the school day.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.

Skills

Experience with children in schools

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Additional language skills (advantage)

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can play a key part in a child's educational journey?

Protocol Education is working alongside a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bath that is seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to join their team this September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a school community that values every child as an individual.

The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and supportive atmosphere where pupils feel confident, respected and motivated to learn. Many children come from diverse backgrounds, and the school celebrates a rich multicultural community. Additional language skills are welcomed, although enthusiasm, empathy and a positive attitude are what matter most.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support pupils during lessons to help them engage with learning activities.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver an inclusive and positive classroom experience.
• Provide encouragement and reassurance to children who may need extra support.
• Assist with small-group interventions and one-to-one learning activities.
• Help promote positive behaviour and strong classroom routines.
• Encourage children's social, emotional and academic development.
• Adapt your support to meet the individual needs of pupils across the school day.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.

Who We're Looking For

• Have worked with children in schools, nurseries, clubs, childcare settings, tutoring or community-based roles.
• Are patient, resilient and approachable.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can support pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND, SEMH or EAL.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Have a genuine passion for helping children reach their potential.
• Additional language skills would be an advantage but are not essential.

Why Join This School?

• Friendly and supportive leadership team.
• Inclusive school culture where staff wellbeing is valued.
• Opportunity to gain valuable primary school experience.
• Chance to build long-term relationships with pupils and staff.
• Potential for ongoing and permanent opportunities.

Why Work With Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to a variety of schools and education settings.
• FREE CPD training to support your professional development.
• FREE Thrive Training available to all candidates.
• A dedicated consultant who understands the local education market.
• Simple registration process with ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Refer-a-friend scheme with generous rewards.

What We Need to Clear You

• A valid passport or evidence of your right to work in the UK
• Two recent proofs of address
• An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years of employment and/or education history, with any gaps explained
• An overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for 3 months or more within the last 5 years
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Our team will support you through every stage of the compliance process.

Ready for September?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day while gaining valuable experience in a supportive primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.