Learning Support EYFS/KS1

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE payroll

£250 referral bonus for recommending a

Job summary

Protocol Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Brislington (BS4) to recruit a Teaching Assistant for Year 1 and Year 2 from September 2026.

You will support reading, phonics, writing and maths, both in class and in small groups, and provide one-to-one help as needed. The role requires patience and a positive approach to help children stay engaged and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, either in schools or other settings
• Patient, approachable and reliable
• Enjoys working with young children and understands their early learning needs

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities
• Working with small groups on reading, phonics and maths interventions
• Providing one-to-one support where needed
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good learning habits
• Helping children feel confident, included and ready to learn
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required

Skills

Reading support

Phonics

Maths interventions

Job description

We are working with a lovely primary school in Brislington (BS4) that is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support children in Year 1 and Year 2 from September.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with young children and understands how important these early years of primary school can be. Whether you've worked in a school before or gained experience through childcare, youth work, coaching, or similar roles, this could be a great opportunity to build on your experience in education.

You’ll be supporting children both in class and in small groups, helping them with reading, phonics, writing and maths activities. Some children may need extra encouragement to stay focused or build confidence in their learning, so patience, a positive attitude and a calm approach are really important.

The school has a welcoming feel and a supportive staff team who work closely together to make sure children are happy, settled and making progress. You’ll be joining a classroom where every day is different, and where the small things, whether it’s a child reading a new word for the first time or gaining confidence to answer a question, really matter.

Your role may include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities
• Working with small groups on reading, phonics and maths interventions
• Providing one-to-one support where needed
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good learning habits
• Helping children feel confident, included and ready to learn
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Weekly pay
• Competitive daily rates of £92-£97 per day
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Easy-to-use booking system
• PAYE payroll
• £250 referral bonus for recommending a teacher

Location: Brislington, Bristol (BS4)
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £92-£97 per day

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children aged 5-7
• Is patient, approachable and reliable
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Is happy to get involved in all aspects of school life
• Has experience working with children, either in schools or other settings
• Has experience supporting SEN or SEMH needs (helpful but not essential)

What we need to clear you

To register with Protocol Education, you’ll need:

• A passport or proof of your right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (such as a driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement)
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last two years, including childcare references where relevant
• An Overseas Police Check if you have lived abroad for three months or more during the last five years

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s school experience, 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.

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