Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching assistant for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in Nailsea, North Somerset.

The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

The position is open to both qualified and experienced teaching assistants. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - Nailsea
Position - Teaching Assistant
Type of work - help teachers prepare materials, set up classrooms ready for lessons, work with individual students and small groups, lead classes and activities with help from the teacher.
Contract or position start date - September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - On going
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time & Part time
Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 105 per day
Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3 month experience in childcare or education.

Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team

Teaching Assistant