Teaching Assistants Required

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Bristol is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support children from Reception to Year 6. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs. Competitive daily rates are offered, with opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to support children with SEN is a plus.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning across Reception to Year 6.
• Provide 1:1 support for SEN pupils.
• Assist classroom teacher in lesson delivery.

Skills

Experience working with children

Proactive attitude

Patience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications for teaching assistance

Job description

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Teaching Assistants – Primary School (Reception to Year 6)
Location: BS13, Bristol
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £90 per day (higher rates available based on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2025 (with opportunities for work available before then)

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants on behalf of a primary school in BS13, Bristol, to support children across all year groups from Reception to Year 6. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with a start date in September 2025, but there are opportunities for work available before then.

The role may involve providing 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), so experience in supporting SEN pupils is advantageous, though not essential. If you have experience working with children and are passionate about helping children succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Support children’s learning and development across different year groups (Reception to Year 6)

Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, helping them to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities

Support the classroom teacher in the delivery of lessons and classroom management

Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements:

Experience working with children is essential (previous experience in a school setting is preferred but not mandatory)

A proactive, patient, and caring attitude

Ability to work well as part of a team

Flexibility to support pupils across various year groups, from Reception through to Year 6

Experience with or a willingness to support children with SEN is a plus, but not required

What We Offer:

Competitive daily rates, with the potential for higher pay based on your experience and qualifications

A supportive working environment with a dedicated recruitment consultant to guide you

Opportunities for professional development and training

The chance to make a real difference in the educational experience of children across different year groups

If you are passionate about education and want to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must have the right to work in the UK.

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.
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