Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the UK seeks a confident Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 class in Bristol. The ideal candidate will enhance student engagement through small group activities and collaboration with the class teacher. This full-time role is tailored for someone passionate about working with children and eager to make a difference within the classroom environment. Join us for weekly pay and opportunities for professional development in an enriching educational setting.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience working in upper Key Stage 2 settings.
• Ability to support learning and encourage pupils.
• Commitment to the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the class to stay engaged and on track.
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver lessons.
• Help create a positive, well-structured classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working in schools

Positive approach

Building relationships quickly

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Year 5 (General Classroom Support)

Location: Bristol (BS13)
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Love working with upper KS2 pupils and ready to bring some extra spark to a Year 5 classroom?

We’re looking for a confident and caring Teaching Assistant to support a friendly Year 5 class in South Bristol. You’ll be the steady hand in the room helping with small group activities, supporting learning, and being that extra bit of encouragement when pupils need it most.

The role includes:

• Supporting pupils across the class to stay engaged and on track
• Working closely with the class teacher to deliver lessons smoothly
• Helping create a positive, well-structured classroom environment
• Being a go‑to adult for pupils who need a boost of confidence

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working in schools
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Someone who can build great relationships quickly
• Commitment for the whole academic year

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities to grow in both mainstream and SEND settings

Apply today and take your place in a Year 5 classroom that’s ready to welcome you

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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.

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