Classroom Support Assistant

Pay: £14.24 per hour
Location: Bristol
Contract: Full Time | Term Time | Ongoing

Are you looking for a role where you can use your experience with children and young people in a school setting? Vision for Education are recruiting Classroom Support Assistants to work in schools across Stonehouse and the surrounding areas, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

This opportunity could suit candidates living in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset

What we offer

• £14.24 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE
• Long-term Monday to Friday placements
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Potential to secure a permanent school position
• FREE training, including Safeguarding, SEND Awareness, Behaviour Management and Introduction to Teaching Assistant
• School holidays off and sociable working hours
• Flexibility around appointments and annual leave
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Immediate Start

About the Role

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you could work across primary and specialist settings, supporting pupils with SEND, SEN, Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, speech and language needs and behavioural needs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Helping children engage with lessons and classroom activities
• Working alongside teachers, Teaching Assistants and SEN staff
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good learning habits
• Supporting pupils with communication, social and emotional needs
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Following individual support plans and school strategies
• Creating a calm, safe and inclusive classroom environment

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Patient, reliable and approachable
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils
• A good communicator and team player
• Able to remain calm when supporting challenging behaviour
• Experienced in education, childcare, care, youth work, sports coaching or similar settings — although this is not essential
• Interested in developing a career as a Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant or support worker

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred, or you must be willing to obtain one.

Why Vision for Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Higher rates available depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional travel allowance where applicable
• FREE training and ongoing CPD
• Pension contributions
• £125 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to long-term, permanent and flexible education opportunities

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Temporary
• Temp-to-Perm

Contract: Ongoing, term time

The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and all required safeguarding checks.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are looking for Classroom Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, LSA or Learning Support Assistant work in Bristol, apply today with your up-to-date CV and contact details.

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