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Are you a Psychology student or graduate looking for work with young people in the Weston-Super-Mare area?

We are looking to fill temporary, short, and long-term vacancies both now and from January 2026.

Benefits of working with Tradewind

Flexibility - Choose the days that suit you best. Fit work around your social life week by week!
Freedom and Autonomy -Choose when you want to work and where you want to work! It's a win-win. If you love working at a particular school just let us know and we'll prioritise you returning. If you don't like working at a particular school, no problem! You don't need to return. It's also a great way to gain experience in different schools if you're unsure about where you'd like to work on a permanent basis.
Variety - No two days are the same. This is the perfect opportunity to work in a variety of schools and experience different settings and year groups. Develop your skill set and become an established teacher assistant with a great reputation in the local area.
TrainingDon't worry about having no experience. We provide a free of charge, 3-hour long in person training course to give you an introduction into working as a teaching assistant. We also offer over 2,500 CPD modules online to provide additional support via the National College.

Essentials:

Working days Monday-Friday (choose between 2-5 days a week)
Working hours 8:30am-3:30pm
Daily rates ranging from £90-£120 for 6.5 hours work (PAYE)
Previous experience working with children desirable, but a passion for a career with children is also acceptable
Legal Right to work in the UKWhy Tradewind?

Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities EmployerClick 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Teaching assistant in the Weston-Super-Mare area