Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD and training

Friendly consultants

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support primary students across Kingswood schools. You will assist with learning activities, nurture pupils one-on-one or in small groups, and help delivery of lessons in mainstream classes.

Experience with SEN is a bonus; DBS on update service is preferred or candidates must be willing to apply. The role offers weekly pay, CPD, and supportive consultants throughout Bristol and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN is a bonus but not essential.
• DBS update service or willingness to apply.
• Energetic, empathetic and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs to engage, learn and grow.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver tailored support.
• Create a calm, inclusive learning environment in the classroom.
• Bring positivity, patience and a sense of humour to each school day.

Skills

SEN experience

Empathy

Energy and enthusiasm

DBS update service willingness

Job description

Love working with young people? Fancy making a real difference in a primary school setting?
You might just be the person we’re looking for.

We're on the hunt forTeaching Assistantsto support students across primary schools in Kingswood. You’ll be helping pupils thrive in their learning - whether that’s one-on-one, in small groups, or supporting the wider classroom. You will also be working in mainstream classes, supporting the class teachers in the delivery of the lessons.

Experience with SEN is a bonus - but not a dealbreaker.What matters most is your energy, empathy, and enthusiasm. Maybe you’ve done youth work, sports coaching, or you’re studying psychology? If you know how to build rapport and motivate young people, you're halfway there.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting students with additional needs so they can engage, learn, and grow
• Working closely with teachers to deliver tailored support
• Creating a calm, inclusive learning environment
• Bringing positivity, patience, and a sense of humour to every school day

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who’s caring, confident, and loves a challenge
• Previous experience with SEN - or a genuine willingness to learn
• People from sports, coaching, youth work, or psychology backgrounds are especially welcome
• A DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay and flexible hours to fit around your life
• Free CPD and training to keep your skills sharp
• Friendly, supportive consultants (we’re real people, promise!)
• A chance to make a real difference in young lives

We work with all schools throughout Bristol, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided.