Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: BS48 Area, Bristol
Start Date: September
Salary: £90–£105 per day (approx. £450–£525 per week)

A welcoming and supportive primary school in the BS48 area of Bristol is looking for an enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time from September.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in settings such as nurseries, sports coaching, swimming instruction, youth work, or similar — who is now ready to bring those skills into the classroom.

The Role:

• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups, providing targeted support where needed.
• Encourage pupils' engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour in lessons.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and general day-to-day duties.
• Provide social and emotional support to help pupils feel safe and confident at school.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all children.
• Be a proactive and flexible team member, ready to support across the school as needed.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with children – e.g. in a nursery, as a sports or swimming coach, youth leader, or similar role.
• Passionate about supporting young learners and eager to build a career in education.
• Patient, caring, and able to build strong relationships with children and staff.
• Reliable, well-organised, and confident in managing groups of young children.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and ready to contribute positively to the school community.
• A valid DBS check is required (or willingness to obtain one before starting).

If you’re ready to bring your experience and enthusiasm into a school setting and support young learners in BS48, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply by sending your CV or email Jasmine.Ward@teachingpersonnel.com for more details.

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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.
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