Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Weston-super-Mare (WSM)
Pay Range: per day
Contract Type: Temporary/Flexible

ANZUK Education is seeking motivated and reliable Teaching Assistants to support schools in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas. We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist both in day-to-day classroom activities and longer-term placements.

The Teaching Assistant Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Tasks may include helping small groups or individual pupils, supporting students with SEND or SEMH needs, and contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom where all children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Support the delivery of lessons across KS1 and KS2, helping to engage and motivate pupils
• Assist pupils with SEND and SEMH needs through one-to-one or small group support
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom where every child feels valued
• Apply effective behaviour management techniques suited to primary-aged children
• Communicate clearly with teachers, pupils, and staff to maintain a productive learning environment
• Contribute to wider school activities and initiatives, promoting a strong sense of community

The Ideal Teaching Assistant will:

• Hold an Enhanced DBS (on the update service or be willing to apply via ANZUK)
• Have experience supporting primary-aged children in the classroom
• Understand SEND and how to adapt support to meet individual learning needs
• Have the right to work in the UK

Benefits of working with ANZUK Education:

• Crystal-clear pay. No surprises. PAYE or Umbrella - you choose, we guide.
• Earn while you connect. Unlimited referrals. 100 for every friend you place.
• Exclusive access to our Growth Hub - practical, powerful professional development.
• Closer to home. We strive for smarter placements. Shorter commutes.
• Real community. Events, webinars, and a network that's got your back.
• The A-Team advantage. We prioritise our people, at every step.
• Our global reach - Opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK & Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Apply now for the Teaching Assistant role:

Submit your CV by clicking the Apply button today. For more information or to discuss other Primary teaching opportunities in North Somerset, email (email address removed) or call (phone number removed).

About ANZUK Education:

For educators who want reliable supply work and long-term opportunities. without the stress and guesswork, ANZUK provides consistent work, complete transparency and consultant support that actually listens. Unlike agencies that operate like job boards, we remove friction and put people first.
With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education It's safe to say we know our stuff.

ANZUK Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone. ANZUK Education is acting as an Employment business in regards to this vacancy which is a Temporary position.