Overview
You will support pupils in primary schools across Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas, focusing on helping children feel supported and ready to learn. The role emphasizes building positive relationships, boosting confidence and engagement, and assisting teachers with lesson delivery. It offers flexible opportunities for different career goals and provides pathways into education and SEND support. You will work with cross-school teams to create inclusive, safe learning environments that nurture wellbeing and positive behaviours.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible work around studies or commitments
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Free CPD and training via Protocol Education Academy
- Valuable experience for teacher training and postgraduate applications
- Dedicated local consultant support
- Access to schools across Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group classroom support
- Build positive relationships to help children thrive
- Encourage confidence, resilience and engagement in learning
- Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
- Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
- Help pupils manage emotions and develop positive learning behaviours
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment
Key requirements
- Positive, proactive and enthusiastic mindset
- Passion for supporting children and young people
- Calm, patient and resilient disposition
- Strong communication skills and rapport-building
- Reliable and willing to engage in school life
- Willingness to gain experience in education
- Background in psychology, education studies, sport & coaching, social sciences, youth work, care work, tutoring, childcare, volunteering with children
- Passport/right to work in the UK; two proofs of address; CV covering last 10 years; two years of references; overseas police check if applicable
- Positive attitude
- Proactiveness
- Calm under pressure
- Strong communication
- Reliability
- Relationship-building
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