General Class Teaching Assistant in Bristol

Location: South Bristol

Pay: £92–£105 per day

Hours: Monday–Friday, term time only

Start date: September (possibility of immediate start)

We are working with a friendly and welcoming primary school in South Bristol who are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 class from September. This is a general classroom-based role, supporting the class teacher and pupils across the school day to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

• Supporting learning across the Year 2 classroom
• Working with small groups and individual pupils as required
• Helping children to stay engaged, confident, and supported in their learning
• Assisting with classroom preparation and daily routines
• Supporting pupils’ academic progress, social development, and wellbeing
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff

Requirements:

• Patient, enthusiastic, and nurturing
• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (desirable)
• A genuine interest in supporting primary-aged pupils
• Positive, proactive, and able to work as part of a team
• Able to commit to full-time, term‑time hours
• Qualification desirable, but not essential

School-based experience is desirable; however, we are primarily looking for the right personality and a genuine passion for working with children. Applicants with informal childcare experience (such as youth work, church groups, holiday camps, or similar) are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily pay (£92–£105 per day)
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable primary school experience
• Ongoing support and guidance

If you’re looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role within a supportive primary school, we’d love to hear 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.

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