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Full-Time Driving Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Bristol
Date posted : 07/09/26
  1. Full Time
£92.63 - 100.00 per day

Job description

Full-Time Driving Teaching Assistant

Bristol & Surrounding Areas
Full-Time Only | Monday-Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a driver with a passion for supporting young people?

I am recruiting on behalf of a number of mainstream secondary schools across Bristol for dedicated and reliable Teaching Assistants who can provide consistent support to students with a range of additional needs.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building positive relationships, remains calm under pressure, and is committed to helping young people succeed both academically and personally.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.


✅ About the Role

As a Full-Time Driving Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support students within mainstream lessons, inclusion settings and small group environments
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with young people
  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
  • Assist students with social, emotional and behavioural needs
  • Support engagement, attendance and participation in learning
  • Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams
  • Help students overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes
  • Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of different learners

✅ Who We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who are:

✔ Reliable and committed to full-time work

✔ Strong relationship builders

✔ Adaptable and flexible in their approach

✔ Calm, resilient and proactive

✔ Confident supporting students with a range of behavioural and educational needs

✔ Passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives


✅ Desired Experience

Experience in any of the following would be highly beneficial:

  • Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant roles
  • Secondary school or education settings
  • Youth work
  • Sports coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Residential childcare
  • Behaviour support
  • SEND or SEMH support
  • Community or outreach work with young people

Applicants with transferable experience working with children or young people are encouraged to apply.


✅ Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
  • Access to a vehicle (essential)
  • Ability to commit to a full-time role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

✅ Why Apply?

  • Join supportive and welcoming school communities
  • Make a genuine difference to young people's educational journeys
  • Gain valuable experience within secondary education
  • Develop skills in SEND, SEMH and behaviour support
  • Access ongoing CPD and training opportunities
  • Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent positions

Apply Now

If you're a driver looking for a rewarding full-time role supporting young people in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris
emilia.harris@teachingpersonnel.com
0117 239 1557

Apply today and help students build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve their potential.

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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