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Teaching Assistants Required

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Bristol
Date posted : 19/05/25
  1. Flexible Working
£90 - 100 per day

Job description

Teaching Assistants – Primary School (Reception to Year 6)
Location: BS13, Bristol
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £90 per day (higher rates available based on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2025 (with opportunities for work available before then)

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants on behalf of a primary school in BS13, Bristol, to support children across all year groups from Reception to Year 6. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with a start date in September 2025, but there are opportunities for work available before then.

The role may involve providing 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), so experience in supporting SEN pupils is advantageous, though not essential. If you have experience working with children and are passionate about helping children succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support children’s learning and development across different year groups (Reception to Year 6)

  • Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, helping them to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities

  • Support the classroom teacher in the delivery of lessons and classroom management

  • Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements:

  • Experience working with children is essential (previous experience in a school setting is preferred but not mandatory)

  • A proactive, patient, and caring attitude

  • Ability to work well as part of a team

  • Flexibility to support pupils across various year groups, from Reception through to Year 6

  • Experience with or a willingness to support children with SEN is a plus, but not required

What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily rates, with the potential for higher pay based on your experience and qualifications

  • A supportive working environment with a dedicated recruitment consultant to guide you

  • Opportunities for professional development and training

  • The chance to make a real difference in the educational experience of children across different year groups

If you are passionate about education and want to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or to find out more, please contact us at:
bristolprimary@teachingpersonnel.com
0117 239 1215

Please note: All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must have the right to work in the UK.

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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