Teaching Assistant (Bilingual French / Qualified EY L3)

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A bilingual educational institution in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic Bilingual Teaching Assistant to support children's learning. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Early Years Educator fluent in French-English with the UK Qualified Teacher Status. This rewarding role requires working three days a week in a supportive team environment, offering training and benefits including paid leave and discounts for children's fees.

Benefits

10% off fees for your children

Free primary classes' wraparound care

Paid training (Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding)

Qualifications

• Must be able to count in ratios.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom and support the learning of children.
• Work 3 days a week, managing the classroom environment.
• Engage with children and help them in bilingual learning.

Skills

Bilingual (French-English)

Qualified Early Years Educator

Working well with children

Education

Early Years Level 3 with English Level 2 or QTS

Job description

We are recruiting an enthusiastic Bilingual (French-English) Teaching Assistant to join our experienced team at L’Ecole Francaise de Bristol/Bristol French School.

Position Details:

• One-year contract from September 2025, 3 days per week (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays)
• Working hours: 7.45 am to 5.45 pm with a 0.75-hour lunch break
• Salary: £13.89 per hour (FTE £28,891.20), with potential to increase to £15.89 for QTS (FTE £33,051.20)
• Paid leave: 5.6 weeks annual paid leave (pro-rata for less than a year)
• Additional benefits: 10% off fees for your children, free primary classes' wraparound care, paid training (Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding)
• Qualifications: Qualified Early Years Educator able to count in ratios (Early Years Level 3 with English Level 2 or QTS)

About Us:

L’Ecole Française de Bristol (Est. 1980) is a non-profit association (registered charity 900410) dedicated to offering quality education with experienced French-speaking teachers and teaching assistants.

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding opportunity in a unique setting
• Supportive team environment
• Essential training provided

Application Details:

• The advert remains live until a suitable candidate is recruited.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we cannot sponsor visas.
• In-person interview and session assistance required.
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.

Our commitment:

L’Ecole Francaise de Bristol/Bristol French School is committed to creating a diverse workforce and considers all qualified applicants regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.