Jobs, fresher vacancy - Teaching Assistant • Bristol

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Bristol

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their potential? Do you have the resilience, creativity, and commitment to make a difference in an alternative education setting? If so, we want to hear from you!About Us: Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a dedicated Pupil Referral Unit providing high-quality education for students who require additional support outside of a mainstream setting. They work with young people facing various barriers to learning, helping them re-engage with education and develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to succeed.The Role: We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join their dynamic team. As a Teaching Assistant at this PRU, you will play a vital role in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment, helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals.Key Responsibilities: Supporting students in small groups or one-to-one, both in and outside the classroom.Assisting teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.Providing pastoral care, helping students manage emotions and develop positive behaviour.Supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).Encouraging and fostering a sense of self-worth and independence in students.Working collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for students. What We’re Looking For: Experience working with young people, ideally in an educational or youth work setting.Patience, empathy, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.A calm and proactive approach to managing challenging behaviour.A genuine passion for supporting students with diverse needs and abilities.Strong communication and teamwork skills.An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Desirable: Experience working in a Pupil Referral Unit or similar setting.Knowledge of SEN, mental health, or trauma-informed practice.Relevant qualifications, such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent. 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.