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Teaching Assistant

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£14.25 to £15.25 a day
Hours:Full-time
Location:BS1 6AJ
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:16 Oct 2026
Closing date:15 Nov 2026
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Summary

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: £14.25 - £15.25 per hour

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting children in reaching their full potential?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a primary school setting?

Are you adaptable, patient and confident supporting pupils both on a 1:1 basis and within the classroom?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Bristol, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school provides an inclusive learning environment, supporting children with a range of abilities and additional learning needs to develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.

The school is looking to take on an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant from January 2027 on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils across the primary age range, providing general classroom assistance, delivering 1:1 support and working with children with SEND, while helping the class teacher maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

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    A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable

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    Experience working with children in a mainstream primary school setting

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    Experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs

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    Confidence providing 1:1 support and assisting with small group activities

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    Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

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    A patient, caring and adaptable approach to supporting children's learning and development

    In return for the above you can expect to receive:

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      A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

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      CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

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      Market leading rates of pay

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      TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

      Terms and Conditions apply

      Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

      If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click

      APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

      EMAIL:

      bianca.petcu@teacheractive.com

      CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200

      About TeacherActive

      TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

      Equal Opportunities Statement

      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

      Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

      Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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