Teaching Assistant

Affinity Workforce; Yate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Yate is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves working closely with children in both mainstream and SEN settings to provide tailored support, ensuring each child's unique needs are met. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, confident in managing behaviour, and ready to contribute positively to the learning environment. This position offers competitive daily pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay based on experience

Dedicated consultant support

Help with CV writing and job applications

Referral bonus for Teachers/Teaching Assistants

Free safeguarding training and CPD workshops

PAYE or umbrella pay options available

Qualifications

• Experience leading a class or group in the absence of a teacher.
• Previous experience supporting mental health in an educational or care setting.
• Enthusiasm to learn and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with lessons and classroom activities.
• Helping pupils with their learning, both one-to-one and in small groups.
• Encouraging children's development through play and structured tasks.
• Observing and sharing feedback on pupil progress.

Skills

Passionate about working with children

Confident managing behaviour

Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure

Friendly and approachable

Awareness of supporting individuals with SEN

Education

Relevant educational background or qualifications

Job description

Affinity Workforce Solutions are proud to be supporting a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Yate seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils across both mainstream and SEN settings, providing tailored support to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Each child is unique, and your approach will be adapted to meet their individual needs. You'll work alongside classroom teachers and the SENCO to help pupils achieve their personalised learning goals, often through 1:1 support and small group interventions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Helping pupils with their learning, both one-to-one and in small groups
• Encouraging children's development through play and structured tasks
• Keeping the classroom tidy and ready for learning
• Observing and sharing feedback on pupil progress with teaching staff

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Passionate about working with children and being creative in your approach
• Confident managing behaviour and supporting emotional wellbeing
• Experience leading a class or group in the absence of a teacher
• Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure
• Friendly, approachable, and committed to inclusive education
• Awareness or experience of supporting individuals with SEN

Benefits of Working with Affinity Workforce

• Competitive daily pay based on experience
• Dedicated consultant to support your journey
• Help with CV writing and job applications
• £200 referral bonus for Teachers / £100 for Teaching Assistants
• Free safeguarding training and CPD workshops
• PAYE or umbrella pay options available

Desirable Qualities

• Previous experience supporting mental health in an educational or care setting
• Educational background or relevant qualifications
• Enthusiasm to learn, a great sense of humour, and a growth mindset
• Enhanced DBS (Affinity Workforce can assist with this)

Ready to make a difference in young lives?

This would be a great opportunity for someone that has experience supporting pupils in school or an alternative setting, but we will also be considering people without this experience.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online today.