Teaching Assistant

Five Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational support agency is looking for a Teaching Assistant in Bristol. The role involves providing tailored one-to-one support for pupils with special educational needs, fostering a supportive environment, and collaborating with educators. Candidates must have experience working with children, excellent communication skills, and the right to work in the UK. The agency offers free training and a referral bonus scheme.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 working days)

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/mentoring

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Able to provide two recent references.
• Hold a current DBS check or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one support tailored to the pupil's needs.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils engage in learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to support positive behavior.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patient and nurturing approach

Job description

Overview

Teaching assistant

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one support tailored to the individual needs of the pupil throughout the school day.
• Build a trusting and supportive relationship to help the pupil gain confidence and engage in learning.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCo to support positive behaviour and personalised learning strategies.
• Ensure the pupil feels heard, understood, and valued.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom atmosphere.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Previous experience working in care would also be desirable.
• A patient, understanding, and nurturing approach to supporting behaviour and learning.
• A strong commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality support to all pupils.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work closely with school staff and families.

Essential requirements

• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.

What Five Education can offer you

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Joseph on (phone number removed) / (url removed).