Location: BS9, Bristol
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Are you a psychology graduate looking to gain hands on experience working with children? We are working with a primary school in the BS9 area of Bristol who are looking for a dedicated 1-1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional needs.
This is a great opportunity for a psychology graduate wanting practical experience in an educational setting, while making a genuine difference to a child's learning and development.
The Role:
Providing dedicated 1-1 support to a pupil with additional needs
Supporting the child to access classroom learning and stay engaged with activities
Helping with transitions, daily routines and tasks throughout the school day
Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours
Supporting social skills, communication and emotional regulation
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress
Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment for the child
We Are Looking For:
A degree in Psychology or a related subject (desirable)
Experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting (essential)
A calm, patient and reassuring approach
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
Ability to stay positive and composed in challenging situations
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:
Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
No umbrella companies
A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
Ongoing CPD and free training courses
Access to a wide network of local schools and opportunities
Streamlined registration and compliance support
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Valuable experience for anyone considering a career in psychology, education or SEN
This is a great opportunity for a psychology graduate looking for meaningful, hands on experience in a supportive primary school.
Apply now! Submit your CV via this advert and we will be in touch to talk through next steps.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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