Teaching Assistant

Description

Five Education is looking for a compassionate and reliable teaching assistant to work in a mainstream primary school in South Bristol. This is a rewarding opportunity to work one-to-one with children with a range of additional needs, including ASC, Speech and Language difficulties, and SEMH challenges.

While this is primarily a classroom-based role, you may also be asked to support during playtime and lunchtime to help ensure the safety and well-being of the students.

Previous experience working in schools or with children in a care or support capacity is desirable, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships with young learners, your adaptability, and your genuine interest in helping children reach their potential.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's communication and emotional needs throughout the school day

Build a trusting, positive relationship to encourage engagement, resilience, and self-esteem

Use visual aids, simplified language, or alternative communication strategies where appropriate

Help the pupil understand and manage emotions, transitions, and changes to routine

Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and external professionals to deliver consistent support

Monitor progress and behaviours, contributing to reviews and support planning

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment

Essential Criteria:

Empathetic, patient, and passionate about supporting children's learning

Available to work Monday to, 8:30 - 15:30 (term-time only)

Right to work in the UK - we ar unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas

Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)

Possess a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Anika at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Anika on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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