Primary Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant for Bristol and surrounding areas. The role involves supporting pupils in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, 1:1 and group work, and aiding with phonics, reading, writing and maths.

Immediate and ongoing opportunities across full-time, part-time and long-term placements. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of relevant UK experience, a patient and enthusiastic approach, and the ability to work well with teachers and pupils, including SEN

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months in UK education or related setting.
• Experience in a primary school or similar environment.
• Good understanding of classroom routines and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and classroom activities.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Support SEN pupils when required.
• Promote confidence, independence and a positive attitude.

Skills

Minimum 6 months UK experience

Primary school experience

Behaviour management

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant – Bristol

Full-Time, Part-Time & Long-Term Opportunities | Primary Schools | Bristol

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children in their learning and development?

Protocol Education is working with a range of primary schools across Bristol, looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams. We have opportunities available for candidates with experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

About the Role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and classroom activities
• Working 1:1 and with small groups of pupils
• Assisting with phonics, reading, writing and maths activities
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development
• Helping teachers prepare and organise classroom resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Promoting confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6 months' relevant UK experience working with children or within an educational/support setting
• Previous experience in a primary school or similar environment
• Good understanding of classroom routines and behaviour management
• A patient, supportive and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience supporting SEN pupils is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, but not essential

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Free CPD and education-focused training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of primary schools across Bristol
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent positions

Role Details

Role: Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Bristol & surrounding areas
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Long-Term / Supply
Start: Immediate & ongoing

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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