Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Bristol (South)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Pay: £110 per day
Contract Type: Temporary with potential for long-term opportunities
Hours: School hours (ad hoc and full-time availability welcomed)

About the Role

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across a welcoming primary school in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development within a classroom setting.

The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to support pupils both academically and socially, helping to create an engaging, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their learning, both one-to-one and in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Providing additional support to pupils who may need extra guidance
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting social development
• Helping to create a safe, structured, and stimulating learning environment
• Supporting pupils during transitions, playtimes, and school routines
• Communicating effectively with staff, pupils, and other professionals
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are always followed

Requirements

• Experience working with children (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
• A supportive, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (child workforce), or willingness to apply
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Competitive daily rate of pay
• Flexible working opportunities with potential for long-term roles
• Dedicated and supportive consultants
• Free ongoing CPD, including Safeguarding and Prevent training