Teaching Personnel
Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: South Bristol
Pay: £90–£105 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Monday–Friday | Term Time Only
Are you looking to start a career in education but don’t have formal qualifications? Do you have experience working with children or young people in a hands-on or supportive role?
We are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work in supportive and welcoming primary school settings across South Bristol.
The Role
- Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
- Help build confidence, engagement, and positive behaviour
- Support children with a range of needs, including additional learning needs
- Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
What We’re Looking For
No formal qualifications are required – we value experience and attitude above all else.
You may have experience such as:
- Sports coaching
- Swim teaching
- Youth work
- Activity coordination
- Holiday clubs or camps
- Children's care or support work
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Confident working with children or young people
- Patient, proactive, and reliable
- Able to build strong relationships and manage behaviour positively
- Passionate about making a difference in education
What We Offer
- Weekly pay
- Full support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to CPD and training opportunities
- A great opportunity to gain experience and progress into qualified roles
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take your experience into the classroom and start a rewarding career in education, apply now for a September start.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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