Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are working with a welcoming primary school in the BS4 area, seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team and support children across Key Stage 1. The role runs for the rest of the academic year and into October 2026, with a strong chance of becoming permanent for the right person.

You will work alongside the class teacher, deliver small group interventions and 1:1 support, and provide targeted assistance for pupils with additional needs, helping build confidence and a

Qualifications

• Experience in a KS1 setting is preferred.
• Interest or experience with SEN and inclusive practice.
• A calm, patient approach and ability to connect with young learners.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Key Stage 1 in a lively, engaging classroom.
• Work alongside the class teacher to bring lessons to life.
• Deliver small group interventions and 1:1 support where it matters most.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs.
• Help build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
• Create a calm, inclusive space where every child feels supported.

Skills

KS1 experience

SEN interest

Calm patient approach

Team player

Job description

We re working closely with a genuinely welcoming primary school in the BS4 area, the kind of place where staff look out for each other and every child is known by name. They re looking for a KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible and become a valued part of the classroom.

This is a brilliant opportunity if you re looking for something stable and meaningful. The role will run for the rest of the academic year and into October 2026, with a strong chance of becoming permanent for the right person.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting children across Key Stage 1 in a lively, engaging classroom
• Working alongside the class teacher to bring lessons to life
• Delivering small group interventions and 1:1 support where it matters most
• Providing targeted support for pupils with additional needs
• Helping build confidence, independence, and a real love of learning
• Creating a calm, inclusive space where every child feels supported

What we re looking for:

• Experience in a KS1 setting, school-based experience is a bonus
• Some experience with SEN, or a genuine interest in developing your skills here
• A calm, patient approach and a natural ability to connect with young learners
• Someone reliable, proactive, and ready to get stuck in
• A team player who builds strong relationships with both pupils and staff
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to get one

What you can expect from Protocol Education:

• A long-term role in a supportive, community-driven school
• The chance to secure a permanent position
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely gets it
• Access to free CPD, including training that helps you grow in SEN support

If you re someone who enjoys those small wins, the lightbulb moments, the confidence boosts, this could be exactly what you ve been looking for.

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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