Imaginative Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education agency is seeking an Imaginative Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Bristol. The role involves supporting children's learning through creative activities and play, assisting across different age groups from EYFS to KS2. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a playful, caring approach. This temporary position offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in school, nursery, or youth settings.
• Genuine enthusiasm for helping children grow.
• Ability to bring creativity and kindness to interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning through play and creativity.
• Assist with children across the primary age range.
• Encourage social, emotional, and academic development.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support.

Skills

Experience working with children

Playful and caring nature

Confidence supporting different age groups

Proactive, team-focused attitude

Job description

Start Date: September
Location: BS41 Area, Bristol
Salary: £90–£105 per day
Working Pattern: Flexible working available

Are you someone who brings energy, creativity, and imagination into everything you do?
Do you believe that learning should be playful, hands-on, and full of discovery—not just textbooks and tests?

We’re on the lookout for an Imaginative Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the BS41 area of Bristol this September. This exciting Teaching Assistant role spans EYFS, KS1, and KS2, supporting children’s learning through play, creativity, and active exploration.

Whether you're crafting a phonics treasure hunt, leading a mini outdoor adventure, or helping children express themselves through art and storytelling, you’ll be helping create a space where learning feels exciting, safe, and meaningful.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting classroom learning through play, movement, and creativity
• Assisting across the primary age range, from EYFS to KS2
• Providing one-to-one or small group support where needed
• Encouraging children’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Supporting children with additional needs to access learning
• Being a positive, flexible member of a friendly and dedicated team

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children (school, nursery, creative, or youth settings welcome)
• A playful, caring nature and genuine enthusiasm for helping children grow
• Confidence supporting different age groups
• A proactive, team-focused attitude
• Someone who brings colour, kindness, and creativity into every day

If you believe learning should be imaginative, joyful, and child-centred, we’d love to hear from you!

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