Start your career in education with full training, school experience, and ongoing support - no experience needed, just the right attitude to begin your journey as a Teaching Assistant in Bristol.
About the role
Job Title: Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive (depending on placement)
Contract: Flexible / 0-hour (Term-time only)
About the Role
Thinking about working in a school but don’t have experience yet? This is a way in.
We’re looking for Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across schools in Bristol. You don’t need a background in education, we’ll train you and support you into your first placement.
You’ll be working in real classrooms, building confidence and getting hands-on experience while learning on the job.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting pupils in class, in small groups, or 1:1
- Helping teachers with day-to-day classroom tasks
- Supporting behaviour and keeping pupils engaged
- Getting used to different school settings and routines
- Building confidence working with children
National Teaching Assistant Programme
Before and during your placement, you’ll complete a set of straightforward, practical training courses:
- Safeguarding
- Behaviour Management
- Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant
- SEN awareness in schools and colleges
We’ll guide you through all of this - nothing is left for you to figure out on your own.
Placement & Support
- We’ll help find your school placement
- You’ll have a dedicated consultant checking in with you
- Ongoing support while you’re in school
- Help moving into longer-term or permanent roles if that’s what you want
Flexible Work
- 0-hour contract - you choose when you’re available
- Day-to-day work or longer placements
- Fits around other commitments
What we’re looking for:
- Someone reliable who wants to work with children
- Willing to learn and get involved
- Good communication and a calm approach
- Able to build positive relationships
- DBS on the Update Service (or willing to get one)
No qualifications needed - attitude matters more here.
What you’ll get:
- Free training through our National Teaching Assistant Programme
- Support from start to placement and beyond
- Weekly pay
- Flexible working
- A clear route into a permanent school role
Why this role?
A lot of people use this as their starting point in education. You’ll get proper support, real experience, and a clear idea of whether this is the right path for you.
How to Apply
Send over your CV and we’ll be in touch to talk through next steps.
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