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Teaching Personnel

£92.63 - 100.00 per day

Bristol

Temporary | Full Time

05/10/2026

No

Bristol Full-Time | Monday-Friday Start Date: ASAP Full UK Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle Essential

Are you a driver with experience supporting children or young people?

I am recruiting on behalf of several mainstream secondary schools across Bristol for dedicated Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Education Support Workers to join their teams on a full-time basis.

These roles involve supporting students with a variety of needs, including SEND, SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, behavioural needs and social or emotional barriers to learning.

The successful candidates will be confident building relationships, supporting learning and behaviour, and adapting to meet the needs of different students throughout the school day.

As a Driving Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support students within mainstream lessons across KS3 and KS4
  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
  • Work with students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
  • Help students remain engaged and focused in lessons
  • Support behaviour management and emotional regulation
  • Build positive and trusting relationships with students
  • Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
  • Promote confidence, independence and positive participation
  • Help remove barriers to learning and improve student outcomes

This opportunity could be ideal for experienced:

  • Teaching Assistants (TA)
  • Learning Support Assistants (LSA)
  • SEND Teaching Assistants
  • Behaviour Mentors
  • Youth Workers
  • Sports Coaches
  • Residential Childcare Workers
  • Children's Support Workers
  • Family Support Workers
  • Inclusion Support Assistants
  • Pastoral Support Workers
  • Education Support Workers
  • Alternative Provision Staff
  • Mental Health Support Workers
  • Community Support Workers

Candidates with transferable experience supporting children, teenagers or vulnerable young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
  • Access to a vehicle (essential)
  • Full-time availability
  • Experience working with children or young people
  • Comfortable supporting a range of behaviour, SEND and additional needs
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Positive and resilient approach
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Work within a range of welcoming mainstream secondary schools
  • Make a genuine difference in young people's lives
  • Gain valuable experience across SEND, SEMH and inclusion support
  • Access CPD and training opportunities
  • Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent positions
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

If you're a driver with experience supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris
emilia.harris@teachingpersonnel.com
0117 239 1557

Apply today and use your skills, experience and reliability to help students build confidence, overcome barriers and succeed in school.

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.
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