Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Clifton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development and training

Supportive work environment

Free online safeguarding training

Job summary

A leading education institution in Clifton is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development. The role involves tailored support for students with educational needs, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with teachers. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others succeed.
• Relevant qualifications in education or special needs (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to whole classes and individual students with specific educational needs.
• Help implement personalised learning plans and strategies.
• Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure the best outcomes for the student.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or special needs

Job description

Overview

Are you dedicated to supporting children’s learning and development? We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our team in Bristol!

What You'll Do

• Provide tailored support to whole classes and individual students with specific educational needs
• Help implement personalised learning plans and strategies
• Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure the best outcomes for the student

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others succeed
• Relevant qualifications in education or special needs (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• The chance to make a real difference in a child’s life

Location: Bristol, BS8
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time and flexible working options available

Salary dependent on qualifications and experience

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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