Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and development

Consultant support throughout your 3-6

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bristol is seeking motivated graduates to become Graduate Teaching Assistants across primary and secondary settings. No prior school experience is required, with ongoing support and development provided.

The role offers hands-on experience supporting children and young people, in a variety of school environments across Bristol. You will work alongside teachers to support learning, behaviour, and inclusion, gaining valuable insights into education, psychology and youth work

Qualifications

• No previous school experience required.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support during your placement.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one or in small groups to aid academic progress.
• Help pupils build confidence, engagement and independence.
• Assist children with additional learning, communication or behavioural needs.
• Support social, emotional and mental wellbeing of pupils.
• Encourage positive behaviour and participation in class.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Psychology

Education Studies

Sociology

Criminology

Childhood Studies

Social Work

Health & Social Care

Sport & Exercise Science

English

Mathematics

History

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Bristol | Full-Time & Flexible Opportunities | Immediate Starts Available

Looking to start a meaningful career working with young people?

If you've recently graduated and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, a Graduate Teaching Assistant position could be the perfect opportunity.

Whether you're interested in education, psychology, youth work, social care, speech and language therapy, mental health, or simply want to gain valuable professional experience after university, this role offers hands‑on experience supporting children and young people in schools across Bristol.

No previous school experience is required. We provide ongoing support and opportunities to develop the skills needed to succeed in education settings.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils thrive both academically and personally.

You may be:

• Supporting students in lessons on a one-to-one or small group basis
• Helping pupils build confidence, engagement and independence
• Assisting children with additional learning, communication or behavioural needs
• Supporting social, emotional and mental wellbeing
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation
• Working as part of a wider school team to create an inclusive learning environment

Gain Valuable Experience In

• Mainstream Primary Schools
• Mainstream Secondary Schools
• Specialist SEN Schools
• SEMH Schools
• Alternative Provision Settings
• Resource Bases and Inclusion Units

This varied experience can provide excellent foundations for careers in education, psychology, social care, therapy, youth work and other child-focused professions.

Ideal Degree Backgrounds

We welcome graduates from a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Psychology
• Education Studies
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Childhood Studies
• Social Work
• Health & Social Care
• Sport & Exercise Science
• Sports Coaching
• English
• Mathematics
• History

Graduates from other degree subjects are also encouraged to apply if they have a passion for supporting young people.

We're Looking For People Who Are:

• Passionate about helping children reach their potential
• Positive, resilient and adaptable
• Strong communicators and team players
• Enthusiastic about learning and professional development
• Looking for a role with purpose and impact

What We Offer

• Paid experience in schools across Bristol
• Flexible working options available
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Experience working with a wide range of pupils and settings
• A chance to make a genuine difference every day

Start Your Career in Education

Whether you already know you want to work in education or you're exploring careers that involve supporting children and young people, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience, develop transferable skills and build a rewarding career.

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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