
Teaching Assistant
- Yate, Gloucestershire Bristol
- £115 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
📍 BS16
🕒 Full Time | September StartA vibrant and welcoming primary school in the BS16 area is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.The RoleThe ideal candidate will be patient, supportive, and adaptable, with a genuine passion for helping children learn and thrive. You’ll build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff, communicate clearly, and work well as part of a collaborative team.A great teaching assistant understands how to support children with a range of needs—including special educational needs (SEN)—and contributes to an inclusive, encouraging classroom environment. Reliability, organisation, and a proactive mindset are key, as is a willingness to step in wherever needed to support both learning and well-being.Key Responsibilities
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities
- Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning
- Assist children with special educational needs or additional support requirements
- Help prepare and organise learning materials and classroom resources
- Encourage positive behaviour and provide emotional support
- Supervise pupils during break times, lunchtime, and school trips
- Support the development of reading, writing, and numeracy skills
- Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold all school policies
- Provide feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
- Maintain a safe, organised, and stimulating classroom environment that supports learning and engagement