Unqualified Teaching Asisstant

Teaching Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based educational staffing agency is seeking enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support high-quality learning across multiple academies in Bristol. This role involves working closely with teachers to deliver targeted support, build students' skills, and foster a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in childcare, youth work, or support roles and a passion for working with young people. Opportunities for training and career development are provided, along with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or early years work with children.
• Experience as a youth or support worker aiding social/emotional needs.
• Experience as a care worker providing support for individuals with additional needs.
• Experience as a tutor or coach in skill development.
• Experience in customer service or admin roles focused on communication and teamwork.
• Volunteer work with children or vulnerable adults with mentoring/safeguarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to deliver targeted interventions and support plans.
• Provide one-to-one support to build skills and independence.
• Use strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behavior.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage engagement and well-being.
• Adapt resources to meet individual needs.
• Monitor progress and share information with staff.
• Support students during transitions and unstructured times.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment following safeguarding procedures.

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support high-quality learning across an inclusive Multi-Academy Trust committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities around Bristol.

As part of our supportive team, you will help create a positive, nurturing environment where every student can thrive. The academies offer excellent training, clear pathways for career development, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. If you are passionate about working with young people and want to grow within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a career in teaching, education, psychology, or youth work.

We have positions in the following areas:

• City Centre
• Shirehampton
• Bedminster
• Knowle
• Brislington
• Whitchurch

Key Responsibilities

• Work with teachers and the SENCO to deliver targeted interventions and support plans.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to build skills, confidence and independence.
• Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and wellbeing.
• Adapt resources and tasks to meet individual needs.
• Monitor and record progress, sharing relevant information with staff.
• Support students during transitions, breaks and other unstructured times.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote a safe, inclusive environment.

Desired past experiences are:

• Childcare or Early Years Worker – experience with children and classroom routines.
• Youth or Support Worker – working with young people and supporting social/emotional needs.
• Care Worker / Health Support – patience, empathy, and supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Tutor or Coach – helping others learn and develop skills.
• Customer Service / Admin – communication, organisation, and teamwork.
• Volunteer Work with Children or Vulnerable Adults – mentoring, safeguarding, and support experience.

If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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