Supply Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants to support a welcoming primary school in Kingswood, Gloucestershire. Roles span EYFS, KS1 and KS2, focusing on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN, helping with academic, social and emotional development.

Ideal candidates are patient, reliable, and flexible, with strong teamwork and communication skills. This role offers work-life balance and school-based hours in a positive environment.

Qualifications

• A positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs.
• Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to get involved in school life.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Work with small groups to deliver targeted interventions.
• Support children's academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist teachers in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to different classes, year groups and pupil needs.
• Promote confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN understanding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Looking for a flexible role that fits around your lifestyle while making a real difference to children's lives?

We are recruiting enthusiastic and caring Supply Teaching Assistants to support a welcoming and inclusive primary school local to Kingswood. Opportunities are available across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with a strong focus on providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a university graduate, a support worker looking to move into education, or someone seeking flexible school-based work, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Work with small groups to deliver targeted interventions.
• Support children's academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist teachers in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to different classes, year groups and pupil needs.
• Promote confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

What We're Looking For

• A positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs.
• Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to get involved in school life.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay from £14.25 per hour.
• Choose the days that work for you.
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Gain valuable experience in a supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Perfect for those seeking work-life balance, childcare-friendly hours or experience before teacher training.

This school prides itself on creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their best. The successful candidates will play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

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.

Supply Teaching Assistant Kingswood, Gloucestershire, England