Learning Support EYFS/KS1

We are working with a lovely primary school in Brislington (BS4) that is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support children in Year 1 and Year 2 from November. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with young children and understands how important these early years of primary school can be. Whether you've worked in a school before or gained experience through childcare, youth work, coaching, or similar roles, this could be a great opportunity to build on your experience in education. You'll be supporting children both in class and in small groups, helping them with reading, phonics, writing and maths activities. Some children may need extra encouragement to stay focused or build confidence in their learning, so patience, a positive attitude and a calm approach are really important. The school has a welcoming feel and a supportive staff team who work closely together to make sure children are happy, settled and making progress. You'll be joining a classroom where every day is different, and where the small things, whether it's a child reading a new word for the first time or gaining confidence to answer a question, really matter. Your role may include: Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activitiesWorking with small groups on reading, phonics and maths interventionsProviding one-to-one support where neededEncouraging positive behaviour and good learning habitsHelping children feel confident, included and ready to learnSupporting pupils with additional needs where required Why work with Protocol Education? Flexible opportunities to suit your availabilityWeekly payCompetitive daily rates of £92-£95 per dayOngoing support from a dedicated consultantEasy-to-use booking systemPAYE payroll£250 referral bonus for recommending a teacher Location: Brislington, Bristol (BS4) Start Date: November 2026 Pay: £92-£97 per day We're looking for someone who: Enjoys working with children aged 5-7Is patient, approachable and reliableCan build positive relationships with pupils and staffIs happy to get involved in all aspects of school lifeHas experience working with children, either in schools or other settingsHas experience supporting SEN or SEMH needs (helpful but not essential) What we need to clear you To register with Protocol Education, you'll need: A passport or proof of your right to work in the UKTwo proofs of address (such as a driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement)A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explainedReferences covering the last two years, including childcare references where relevantAn Overseas Police Check if you have lived abroad for three months or more during the last five years If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's school experience, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.