Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

£125 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to work in schools across South Bristol. This role is ideal for those with experience in care, retail, or childcare.

No previous school experience is required; training will be provided. You will support teachers and engage pupils, with flexible agency work leading to a permanent position.

The role offers £462.80 per week and full-time hours during term time.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about working with children and young people.
• Reliable, patient and keen to learn.
• Good communication skills.
• Full-time availability required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Encourage engagement with learning.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Reliability

Communication skills

Patience

Willingness to learn

Job description

South Bristol
£462.80 per week (32.5 hours)
Full-time | Term Time Only | 0-hour contract with the opportunity to secure a permanent role

Looking to start a career in education?

Vision for Education are looking for a Trainee Teaching Assistant to work in schools across South Bristol. If you've worked in care, retail, hospitality, sports coaching, childcare, youth work or any role where you've supported people, your skills could transfer really well into the classroom.

No school experience is needed. We'll provide all the training you need through our National Teaching Assistant Programme before you start working in schools.

The role

You'll support teachers in the classroom, working with pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and as part of the wider class. Depending on the school, you may support children with additional needs, encourage engagement with learning and help create a positive environment where pupils can thrive.

This is a 0-hour contract, offering flexible agency work, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position within one of our partner schools.

We're looking for someone who can commit to full-time availability, working 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday during term time.

Requirements

• Be enthusiastic about working with children and young people.
• Be reliable, patient and keen to learn.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be available full-time (32.5 hours per week).
• Hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Be able to provide suitable references.

What we offer

• £462.80 per week, paid via PAYE.
• Free training through our National Teaching Assistant Programme.
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey.
• £125 Refer a Friend bonus.