Class Teaching Assistant in Knowle

We're looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Class Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the BS4 area.

This is a morning role, working 8:45am to 12:30pm, supporting teaching and learning across the classroom. There may also be opportunities for additional afternoon hours where extra support is needed for an individual child.

You’ll work closely with teachers to create a positive and engaging learning environment, helping pupils stay focused, build confidence and make progress throughout the school day. Whether you're supporting small group activities, assisting individual pupils or helping the wider class, your contribution will make a real difference.

At Protocol Education, we pride ourselves on matching support staff to schools where they can thrive. The schools we work with are supportive, inclusive and genuinely value the impact their Teaching Assistants have on children's learning and wellbeing.

If you're someone who enjoys helping children succeed, building positive relationships and being part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why choose Protocol Education?

• Flexible work opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Weekly pay
• Competitive rates of pay
• Local schools, reducing travel time
• Dedicated consultants who support your career journey
• Easy-to-use online booking system
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a teacher or support staff member

Working Hours

8:45am to 12:30pm, Monday to Friday
Potential for additional afternoon hours when required to support a child.

A bit about you

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery or similar setting is desirable
• Comfortable supporting children across the primary age range
• Patient, calm and encouraging in your approach
• Friendly, approachable and reliable
• Able to work as part of a team and use your initiative
• Understanding of children's individual needs, including SEND, is beneficial

What we need to clear you

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or P45/P60
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including childcare references where applicable
• Overseas Police Check if you've lived overseas for three months or more within the last five years

What we need to clear you

• Passport/proof of right to work in the UK
• 2 proofs of address
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any explained gaps
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more in the past 5 years

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 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 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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