General Support Teaching Assistant in Bristol

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking enthusiastic General Support Teaching Assistants to contribute to the learning environment across primary schools in Bristol. You'll work closely with class teachers to support student learning and provide essential help to children, particularly those with additional needs. This opportunity offers a vibrant and supportive atmosphere, ideal for those passionate about enriching children's lives. Full-time and part-time positions are available with potential for both fixed-term and permanent contracts.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and friendly team environment

Chance to make a real impact in young learners' lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or other setting is desirable.
• Caring, patient, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the curriculum with class teachers.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Help create a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Proactivity

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a General Support Teaching Assistant!

Location: Primary Schools across Bristol

Start Date: September 2025 (or as soon as possible)

Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available

Contract Type: Fixed-term and permanent positions

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you enjoy working in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive school environment? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated General Support Teaching Assistants to join our team across a number of primary schools in Bristol.

As a General Support Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with class teachers to support learning across the curriculum
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils
• Help create a positive and engaging classroom environment
• Support children with additional needs to access learning
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and administrative tasks

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working with children (in a school or other setting) is desirable
• A relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is an advantage, but not essential

What you'll get in return

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of young learners
• Competitive salary in line with experience and qualifications