Unqualified Teaching Assistant

2 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Do you have a nurturing and compassionate nature? Are you skilled at connecting with and mentoring young people who need extra support and guidance? Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated individuals with experience in helping children and young people who face emotional regulation challenges, often due to trauma. This Teaching Assistant position, based in South Bristol, offers a rewarding opportunity to work with both Primary and Secondary students.

As a Teaching Assistant, your role will go beyond academic assistance. You'll play a key part in helping students navigate their emotions and behaviours, using effective communication and relationship-building skills. The school takes a holistic approach to education, combining core subjects like Maths and English with practical life skills such as cooking and mechanics, with an on-site garage for hands-on learning

Interviews are happening now, and the role begins in October

About the Role:
  • Small class sizes: 8-10 pupils, enabling you to form strong, supportive relationships with each student
  • No prior teaching qualifications required: While classroom experience isn't necessary, experience with managing challenging behaviour is essential
  • Flexible schedule: Monday-Friday (08:30-3:30), providing a healthy work/life balance that fits your life
  • Competitive pay: £84/day, paid weekly with on-site parking and easily accessible routes
  • Potential contract: Opportunity for the successful candidate to secure a permanent role with the school
What We're Looking For:
  • Passion for making a difference: You’re committed to having a positive impact on the students you work with
  • Confidence in handling challenging behaviour: You’ll need to work with students who struggle to regulate their emotions and need guidance in managing their behaviours
  • Adaptability and resilience: You thrive in environments that may be challenging but highly rewarding
  • Genuine love for working with children: Your enthusiasm for supporting the development and well-being of young people is key

The role is available now, so if this sounds like the next step in your career and you believe you can be a positive influence on these students, please apply. I look forward to hearing from you

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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