Teaching Assistant (Bilingual French / Qualified EY L3)

Ecole Française de Bristol; Bristol; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Ecole Française de Bristol is seeking a Bilingual Teaching Assistant with Early Years Qualifications to support children's education in a dynamic bilingual environment. The role involves working part-time during term time, providing essential training and a collaborative atmosphere, perfect for educators passionate about early childhood development.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

10% discount on fees for children

Free primary classes wraparound care

Paid training prior to starting

Qualifications

• Proven capacity to work in a team and adapt to a bilingual environment.
• Experience with safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality education in both French and English.
• Work collaboratively with experienced teachers and be part of the supportive team.
• Engage during scheduled sessions and ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual (French-English)

Early Years Education

Education

Early Years Level 3 with English Level 2

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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

Our mission is to offer quality education provided by experienced French-speaking teachers and teaching assistants.

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding opportunity, working in our unique setting
• Competitive pay
• Part of an amazing, supportive team
• Collaborative work environment
• Essential training will be provided

About the Role:

Please see job description and person specification for more details.

Key Information

• Qualified Early Years Educator able to count in ratios (Early Years Level 3 with English Level 2 or QTS)
• Term-time only
• 3 days per week Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 7.45 am to 5.45 pm
• 0.75-hour lunch break
• £13.89 per hour (FTE £28,891.20, actual pay including paid leave £17,190.96) to £15.89 for QTS (FTE £33,051.20, actual pay including paid leave £19,666.26)
• 5.6 weeks annual paid leave per annum, pro rata for less than a year
• 10% off fees for your children and free primary classes' wraparound care for your children
• Paid training (Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding) prior to starting

The advert will remain live until recruitment of a suitable applicant.

Please note that we are not able to sponsor visas ; you must have the right to work in the UK.

Applicants will be required to come to an in-person interview and to assist during a session on site.

For Qualified Teacher Status, the UK certificate will be required.

L''Ecole Francaise de Bristol/Bristol French School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Safeguarding Statement

L'Ecole Française de Bristol is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks that will include a DBS/Barred list check, request for references, overseas checks as applicable.