French Learning Support Assistant - Bristol

Bristol
Start date: September 2026
Salary/Pay: Competitive, depending on experience
0.6 FTE - days to be agreed

📣 Are you a French-speaking education professional looking for a part-time opportunity in Bristol? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a fantastic secondary school seeking a French Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong French language skills who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an active role in supporting students with their learning.

The school is looking for someone to work 0.6 FTE across agreed days of the week, making this a great option for an education professional seeking a consistent part-time working pattern.

Before applying, please confirm:

1. Are you confident speaking and understanding French?
2. Are you available to work 0.6 FTE from September 2026?

Tradewind Recruitment specialises in connecting talented education professionals with schools across the UK.

We work closely with both candidates and schools to find the right match, providing support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

With over 240 5-star Google reviews from our candidates, past and present, we pride ourselves on delivering a professional and responsive service.

🌟 The Opportunity

As a French Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff to help students access their learning and make progress.

You will use your French language skills to support students within lessons and provide additional assistance where required.

The role will involve working with students across the secondary age range and could include supporting individuals or small groups, helping students understand tasks and encouraging them to engage confidently with their learning.

This is a role for someone who is patient, confident, reliable and able to build positive working relationships with students and staff.

The school provides a positive and well-organised environment, making this an exciting opportunity to become part of an established secondary school team.

🎯 Your Responsibilities

As a French Learning Support Assistant, you may be responsible for:

• Supporting students with their learning across French and wider curriculum areas.
• Using your French language skills to help students understand and access lesson content.
• Working with individuals and small groups to provide targeted support.
• Helping students stay focused, engaged and confident in their learning.
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff to meet students' needs.
• Providing encouragement and practical assistance during lessons.
• Helping maintain a positive, safe and productive learning environment.
• Following school policies, safeguarding procedures and professional expectations.

💼 What We Offer

Part-time working: A 0.6 FTE position, with working days agreed around the school's timetable.

A great school environment: The opportunity to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Bristol.

Professional development: Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses, webinars and resources through the National College.

Dedicated support: Work with an experienced Tradewind consultant throughout the recruitment process and during your placement.

Career opportunities: Access to further education roles across Bristol and the surrounding area.

A trusted employer: Tradewind is proudly recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four consecutive years.

We are committed to providing an excellent service to candidates and schools and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

📩 Interested in the role?

If you have strong French language skills and are looking for a 0.6 FTE Learning Support Assistant position in Bristol from September, we'd like to hear from you.

Click 'Apply now' or contact Kyle on 0117 301 7578 or Kyle.Payze@twrecruitment.com for more information. #INDBRIS