Reception Teaching Assistant - Bedminster

Reception Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol (BS3)
Hours: Full Time, Monday–Friday (term time)
Salary: £92.60 - £105 per day

About the Role

We are working closely with a welcoming and well‑established primary school in BS3 who are seeking a friendly and proactive Reception Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team.

This is a general classroom TA role within a Reception class, working collaboratively alongside the Reception Teacher, Early Years Lead, and an existing 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant. The school is looking for someone who is nurturing, adaptable and passionate about supporting children at the very start of their school journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the Reception Teacher with daily classroom routines and activities
• Assist with play‑based and early learning activities aligned with the EYFS framework
• Support children’s communication, social and emotional development
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with the Early Years Lead and SEN support staff
• Provide general classroom support, including small‑group and whole‑class activities
• Support transitions, tidying routines and outdoor learning sessions

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Experience working with EYFS‑aged children, ideally in a school or nursery setting
• A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Confidence working as part of a team within a busy classroom
• An understanding of play‑based learning and early childhood development
• Good communication and behaviour‑support skills
• SEN experience (desirable but not essential)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy
• Streamlined admin via our online portal
• The opportunity to work in a supportive, well‑resourced Reception setting
• Potential for longer‑term or permanent opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about Early Years education and would love to support children in their first year of school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today