Teaching Assistant

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in South Gloucestershire (Little Stoke area) that’s looking for a committed and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a fixed-term role until August 2027, with the potential to extend for the right person, a great opportunity to settle into a school and really make your mark.

What’s the role?

You’ll be supporting pupils across Year 5 and Year 2, working both 1:1 and in small groups to help children access learning and build confidence.

Your day might include:

• Supporting literacy and numeracy in the classroom
• Helping pupils with SEND stay engaged and make progress
• Contributing to EHCP reviews and tailored support plans
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional development
• Getting involved in the wider school day, from displays to trips

It’s a varied, hands-on role where your support really matters.

Why this school?

This is a school that feels like a community the moment you walk through the door.

• Pupils are enthusiastic, polite, and keen to learn
• Staff are supportive, collaborative, and genuinely care about each other
• There’s a strong focus on pastoral care and inclusion
• Leadership prioritises both pupil outcomes and staff wellbeing

In short, it’s a place where people look out for each other and where children are supported to thrive in every sense.

What you’ll bring

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach
• Confidence supporting behaviour and building relationships
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Bonus points if you’ve got experience with SEND, EAL, or pastoral support, but it’s your attitude that really counts.

What’s on offer

• A friendly, supportive staff team who’ll welcome you in
• Well-behaved, engaged pupils who enjoy learning
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Access to a strong pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and financial wellbeing support
• A school that genuinely values staff wellbeing

The details

• Location: South Gloucestershire (Little Stoke area)
• Contract: Temporary until August 2027 (with potential extension)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing date: 23rd April 2026 (midday)
• Interviews: 29th April 2026

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, and applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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