Five Education is looking for a compassionate and reliable teaching assistant to work at a mainstream primary school near Thornbury. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech and Language difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
Previous experience working in schools or with children in a care or support capacity is desirable, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships with young learners, your adaptability, and your genuine interest in helping children reach their potential.
While this is primarily a classroom-based role, you may also be asked to support during playtime and lunchtime to help ensure the safety and well-being of the students.
Whether you're an experienced teaching assistant or someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, helping to make the curriculum accessible and engaging
• Promote independence, confidence and self-regulation in students
• Collaborate with class teachers, the SENCo and other staff to meet individual needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction through praise and consistency
• Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment
Essential Criteria:
• Empathetic, patient, and passionate about supporting children's learning
• Available to work Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30 (term-time only)
• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)
• Possess a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one
Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
What can Five Education offer you?
• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol. We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Support acquiring a DBS (and refunded after you've worked with us for 20 days)
• 'Recommend a friend' bonus scheme
• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working
If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.
Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.
Contact Kate on (phone number removed) / (url removed)