Secondary Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education

  • Bristol Area
  • £13.75-15.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
Secondary Teaching Assistant – South BristolProtocol Education are recruiting flexible and proactive Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across South Bristol. You’ll work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to help high-need students access learning, provide 1:1 or small group support, and contribute to a positive, encouraging, and inclusive school environment.This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, youth work, or support roles, as well as those looking to gain valuable classroom experience to support future career progression. We welcome applicants at the start of their careers who are eager to make a difference working with young people. Above all, character matters over experience: we’re looking for professionalism, enthusiasm, empathy, and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with staff and students alike.What the role looks like:
  • Providing calm, consistent support to students (many with SEN needs), using patience, empathy, and enthusiasm.
  • Working closely with teachers and departments to deliver tailored support that meets individual needs.
  • Assisting with behaviour management, encouraging positive routines with warmth and clarity.
  • Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where every student can thrive.
  • Adapting flexibly to different subjects and departments, supporting learning wherever it’s needed.
Why Protocol?
  • Competitive rates of pay through PAYE (varied based on qualification and experience)
  • Guaranteed work agreements offering consistent work and income
  • FREE continued professional development training (CPD), including SEND and behaviour management
  • Social events including free bowling and pizza nights
  • Termly awards that celebrate outstanding performance and commitment
  • Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
  • A £50 Bonus ‘refer a teacher/TA’ payment scheme
Apply now to not only invest in yourself and your career in education, but to make an impact on and inspire young people.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.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.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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