Unqualified Primary School Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant school community in Bristol as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant. This role offers a chance to support teachers and inspire children while gaining valuable experience. No formal qualifications are needed, just a positive attitude and a love for working with kids. The position includes training opportunities and the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Potential for permanent position

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed, just a willingness to learn.
• Great communication and a friendly, caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom individually or in small groups.
• Helping children stay focused and feel confident.
• Assisting with creative activities and reading sessions.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Unqualified Primary School Teaching Assistant, Bristol

Join Our School Family as a Teaching Assistant! (No Experience? No Problem!)

Location: Bristol

We are looking for a vibrant, motivated, and kind-hearted individual to support our teachers and inspire our children. As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you’ll learn on the job, gain valuable classroom experience, and become an essential part of our warm, inclusive school community.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom (individually or in small groups)
• Helping children stay focused, feel confident, and love learning
• Assisting with creative activities, reading sessions, and fun learning tasks
• Working alongside teachers to create a happy, safe environment for every child

What We’re Looking For:

• No formal qualifications needed — just a willingness to learn
• Great communication and a friendly, caring nature
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children
• Reliability and the ability to work well in a team

What You’ll Gain:

• Training and development opportunities (we’ll support your growth!)
• A chance to work towards qualifications if you wish
• The joy of seeing young minds grow — and knowing you helped

If you have volunteered with kids before, have a sense of humor, and a positive outlook, apply today and take your first step into education — no suit, no jargon, no pressure. Just bring your energy and heart.

Because every teacher starts somewhere — and it could start right here.

If interested, please don’t hesitate to apply or get in touch via email at lloyd.kettlesteachingpersonnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence later. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children, undertaking checks in accordance with DfE guidance.

We offer free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid DBS check, with full assistance provided.