Primary Teaching Assistant New

Are you interested in a rewarding role where you can build meaningful connections with children in a warm, supportive environment? Teaching Personnel is partnering with a Primary SEN (Special Educational Needs) school in East Bristol that is dedicated to understanding and meeting the unique needs of each child. This opportunity is perfect for those new to working with children, considering a career in education, or experienced in mainstream settings who want to work more 1:1 with students, especially those with autism.

Whether you’re looking to start a career in teaching, gain hands-on experience, or transition from a mainstream to a specialized setting, this could be the ideal role for you!

Position Details:

• Start Date: Full-time, beginning in November and after half-term
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (term time only); flexible work arrangements available to support work/life balance
• Pay: £84/day, paid weekly
• Additional Benefits: Lunch provided daily, accessible transport routes, potential for contract extension

About the role:

• No prior teaching experience required; bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll provide the support
• Small class sizes (6-8 pupils), enabling strong, supportive relationships with each student
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative, close-knit team that values professional development and personal growth
• A fulfilling experience in supporting children’s learning and social development in a friendly, autism-focused environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be confident, proactive, and resilient when working with challenging behaviour
• Enjoy interactive play and engagement with young children, bringing a positive attitude and sense of humour
• Work well in a team and be open to feedback and growth
• Ideally have some experience with children or young people with autism, though we welcome those who are new to this area

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply, and we look forward to discussing this meaningful role with you soon.

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.
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