Teaching Assistant (1-1 and General Support)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE rates paid weekly

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD and free training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is working with a primary school in the BS9 area of Bristol to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will provide 1-1 support to a pupil with additional needs and assist the wider class.

This is a varied, rewarding role with 8:30am-3:30pm hours, Monday to Friday, and a commitment to safeguarding. Benefits include competitive PAYE rates, weekly pay and access to CPD and training through Teaching Personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting (essential).
• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1-1 support to a pupil with additional needs.
• Supporting the wider class as a general Teaching Assistant.
• Helping children access learning and stay engaged with activities.
• Working with small groups and individual children as needed.
• Supporting transitions, daily routines and tasks throughout the school day.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours; supporting social skills, communication and emotional regulation.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress.

Skills

Calm and patient

Strong communication

Reliability

Job description

Location: BS9, Bristol
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Are you a patient and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for a varied role? We are working with a primary school in the BS9 area of Bristol who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1-1 support to a pupil with additional needs, as well as supporting the wider class as a general Teaching Assistant.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of focused individual support and general classroom involvement, helping children build confidence and get the most out of their learning.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1-1 support to a pupil with additional needs
• Supporting the wider class as a general Teaching Assistant
• Helping children access learning and stay engaged with activities
• Working with small groups and individual children as needed
• Supporting transitions, daily routines and tasks throughout the school day
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behavioursSupporting social skills, communication and emotional regulation
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children in a school setting (essential)
• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable
• A calm, patient and reassuring approach
• Flexibility and confidence moving between 1-1 and general classroom support
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• No umbrella companies
• A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
• Ongoing CPD and free training courses
• Access to a wide network of local schools and opportunities
• Streamlined registration and compliance support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• The chance to make a real difference to a child's education and development

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking for a varied, rewarding role in a supportive primary school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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