Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Unqualified)
Location: Bristol
Salary: £90-£105 per day
Contract Type: [Full-Time/Part-Time)
Start Date: [Insert Date]

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives, even if you don’t yet hold formal qualifications?
We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join our team as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in education or gain hands-on experience in a vibrant and supportive school environment.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with class teachers to support pupils' learning and wellbeing. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in classroom activities and group work

• Supporting children with varying abilities, including those with additional needs

• Helping maintain a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment

• Encouraging pupil development through play and learning opportunities

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need formal qualifications—what matters most is your:

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm

• Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills

• Willingness to learn and grow on the job

• Passion for working with children and helping them thrive

Experience working with children (in any setting) is beneficial, but not essential.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive school community

• Full training and ongoing support

• Opportunities for further development and potential progression to a qualified role

• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re interested in the role to lloyd.kettles@teachingpersonnel.com 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks.

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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