Graduate 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant – Primary

Step Into Teaching Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in the UK seeks dedicated individuals to assist students with Autism and SEMH needs in a primary school. This role offers valuable classroom experience and support from experienced staff. Responsibilities include classroom assistance, administrative tasks, and participating in duty activities. A completed bachelor's degree and a passion for helping others are necessary. This full-time position runs until July 26, followed by opportunities for teacher training.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for professional development

Impact on students' education and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree with minimum 2:2.
• A passion for learning and helping others.
• Able to build strong relationships with diverse backgrounds.
• Empathetic and proactive mindset.
• Experience with SEND/SEMH children is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support for teachers and engage students.
• Assist across the primary curriculum.
• Participate in duty activities on a rota basis.
• Help with administrative tasks and resource preparation.
• Support students with extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Empathy

Ability to build relationships

Passion for learning

Education

Completed bachelor's degree (minimum 2:2)

Job description

Step into Teaching has partnered with a fantastic primary school in Bristol that is dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing for both students and staff.This school is committed to helping you develop your skills, providing you with the tools and support necessary to succeed.

This role will be based in the school until July 26, with then a chance to move onto the school teacher training programme.

The school has several different roles working1-2-1 with children with Autism and SEMH, and they need your support to thrive academically and socially.

You’ll work alongside a specialist team to support these students in and out of the classroom, helping them reach their full potential and have a positive school experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide classroom support by assisting the teacher and helping students stay engaged during lessons.
• Supporting across the primary curriculum.
• Participate in duty activities (before school, break, and after school) as part of a rota system.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as preparing lessons, creating resources, and filing.
• Support students with enrichment activities and extra-curricular projects.

What You Can Expect:

• £480 - £510per week (term time only).
• A supportive, positive environment that promotes mental health and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience that will help you decide if teaching is the right career for you.
• A chance to develop your skills with support from experienced staff members.
• The satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work with SEND/SEMH students from day one.
• Academic year based in one school setting
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 35-hour working week.

What We’re Looking For:

• A completed bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:2).
• A passion for learning and helping others.
• The ability to build strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• An empathetic, “can-do” mindset.
• Ideally, some experience working with children who have SEND/SEMH needs (not essential)

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply’ below and upload your CV to [e-mail]. This role requires a DBS check.

Step into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note:

We aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to reply to individual enquiries. If you haven’t heard from us within this time frame, we encourage you to apply for other positions in the future.