Full-Time Driving Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Driving Teaching Assistants

Bristol Full-Time | Monday-Friday Start Date: ASAP Full UK Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle Essential

Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Education Support Role

Are you a driver with experience supporting children or young people?

I am recruiting on behalf of several mainstream secondary schools across Bristol for dedicated Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Education Support Workers to join their teams on a full-time basis.

These roles involve supporting students with a variety of needs, including SEND, SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, behavioural needs and social or emotional barriers to learning.

The successful candidates will be confident building relationships, supporting learning and behaviour, and adapting to meet the needs of different students throughout the school day.

✅ About the Role

As a Driving Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support students within mainstream lessons across KS3 and KS4
Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
Work with students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
Help students remain engaged and focused in lessons
Support behaviour management and emotional regulation
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
Promote confidence, independence and positive participation
Help remove barriers to learning and improve student outcomes

✅ Who This Role Would Suit

This opportunity could be ideal for experienced:

Teaching Assistants (TA)
Learning Support Assistants (LSA)
SEND Teaching Assistants
Behaviour Mentors
Youth Workers
Sports Coaches
Residential Childcare Workers
Children's Support Workers
Family Support Workers
Inclusion Support Assistants
Pastoral Support Workers
Education Support Workers
Alternative Provision Staff
Mental Health Support Workers
Community Support Workers
Candidates with transferable experience supporting children, teenagers or vulnerable young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

✅ Essential Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Access to a vehicle (essential)
Full-time availability
Experience working with children or young people
Comfortable supporting a range of behaviour, SEND and additional needs
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Positive and resilient approach
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

✅ Why Apply?

Work within a range of welcoming mainstream secondary schools
Make a genuine difference in young people's lives
Gain valuable experience across SEND, SEMH and inclusion support
Access CPD and training opportunities
Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent positions
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Now

If you're a driver with experience supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris
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Apply today and use your skills, experience and reliability to help students build confidence, overcome barriers and succeed in school.

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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.

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