At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils 1:1, engage them in learning, and encourage their development.
- Company: Protocol Education, a supportive and creative environment for educators.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, local roles, and free training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with potential for long-term opportunities.
- Why this job: Use your creativity to inspire and make a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: No prior school experience needed; just a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 23990 - 29321 £ per year.
Are you an actor, performer, musician, dancer, creative graduate or someone who thrives on building connections with people?
Protocol Education is working with welcoming primary schools across
Bath, Keynsham, Radstock and Midsomer Norton looking for enthusiastic, engaging and compassionate individuals to take on rewarding
1:1 Teaching Assistant and Learning Support roles from September.
If you're looking for meaningful work that fits around auditions, creative projects or freelance commitments, this could be the perfect opportunity to use your existing skills in a completely new and rewarding environment.
Why Creatives Thrive in Schools
As someone from a performing arts or creative background, you already have many of the skills schools need most:
- Confidence and strong communication skills
- The ability to engage and motivate others
- Creativity and adaptability
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Resilience and positivity
- The ability to build trust and relationships quickly
- A calm approach when situations change unexpectedly
Schools value people who can think differently, connect with children and make learning engaging.
Whether you're using storytelling, role play, creative thinking or simply your ability to build rapport, your skills can have a huge impact on a child's confidence and development.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day
- Helping children engage with learning and classroom activities
- Encouraging confidence, communication and social development
- Supporting children who may need additional emotional or academic support
- Working closely with teachers and school staff
- Becoming a positive role model and trusted adult for pupils
- Using creativity and initiative to help children overcome barriers to learning
No previous school experience is required. If you're passionate about working with children and willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose Protocol Education?
- Competitive daily pay of
- Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
- Flexible opportunities to fit around creative and freelance commitments
- Local roles across Bath, Keynsham, Radstock and Midsomer Norton
- Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND and wellbeing training
- Dedicated local consultants who understand your background and career goals
- Long-term and permanent opportunities available
- £250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus when you recommend someone who joins Protocol Education
- A Bit About You
- Friendly, patient and approachable
- Naturally creative and expressive
- Comfortable building relationships with children and young people
- Adaptable and able to think on your feet
- Passionate about making a positive difference
- Reliable, enthusiastic and keen to learn
- Interested in education, child development or supporting young people
- What We Need to Clear You
- Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
- Two proofs of address (e. g. driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement)
- CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education, with any gaps explained
- References covering the last 2 years (including childcare, youth work or mentoring where applicable)
- Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years
Ready for Your Next Role?
If you're looking to channel your creativity into something genuinely meaningful, this is your chance to inspire, support and change lives every day.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the Df E 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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