Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking dedicated part-time Teaching Assistants to support Early Years, KS1, and KS2 classes in the West of England. Successful candidates will assist learning activities and support children with varying abilities. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and the role offers flexible weekly pay along with continual support. Candidates will enjoy opportunities for professional development and must adhere to safeguarding regulations in schools.

Benefits

Reliable weekly pay

Access to professional development

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience with school-based or transferable work with children.
• Ability to support differing learning needs effectively.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across Early Years, KS1, and KS2.
• Assist with classroom routines and promote positive behaviour.
• Provide targeted support to pupils of varying abilities.
• Help deliver learning activities set by the class teacher.
• Offer emotional and wellbeing support to pupils.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

Experience working with children

Understanding of primary-aged pupils' learning needs

Confidence supporting across different year groups

Enthusiastic and patient

Adaptable in classroom settings

Job description

Teaching Assistant/LSA – South Gloucester/North Bristol

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated part‑time Teaching Assistants to support Early Years, KS1, and KS2 classes across primary schools within the North Bristol and South Gloucestershire postcodes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learning across Early Years, KS1, and KS2
• Assist with classroom routines and promote positive behaviour
• Provide targeted support to pupils of varying abilities
• Help deliver learning activities set by the class teacher
• Offer emotional and wellbeing support to pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies at all times

The Successful Candidate:

• Experience working with children (school-based or transferable)
• Strong understanding of primary-aged pupils’ learning needs
• Confidence supporting across different year groups
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (guidance available if needed)
• Enthusiastic, patient, and able to build positive relationships
• Adaptable and able to work effectively in a range of classrooms

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Reliable weekly pay reflecting your experience, flexibility, and responsibilities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to professional development through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy
• Streamlined admin and communication via our easy‑to‑use app
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ learning and school experience

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply today!

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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.
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