Graduates - Become a TA or Unqualified Supply Teacher
Teaching Assistant and Unqualified Supply Teacher (Cover Supervisor) roles across Bristol
Pay: £89-95 per day for TAs, £95 - £105 for Cover Supervisors
Location: Bristol, with school placements close to where you live. Driving not required, but always appreciated.
If you're a graduate who loves working with young people and wants a flexible, rewarding start to your career, this is for you. As a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor / Unqualified Supply Teacher, you'll build real classroom experience, boost your CV, and get to know a range of supportive secondary schools across Bristol. It's a brilliant way to explore education, network with schools, and open the door to long-term or permanent roles. Protocol Education have long relationships with schools across Bristol. We're looking for positive, calm and curious graduates who enjoy helping others.
Why graduates love working with us
⭐ Work flexibly, choosing anywhere from 2 to 5 days a week
⭐ FREE training, including Thrive and Cover Supervisor training
⭐ Schools matched to your preferred locations
⭐ Build a stand-out CV with transferable, highly employable skills
⭐ Dedicated consultant who listens and finds roles that suit you
⭐ Network with schools and educators to springboard into a long-term, permanent career
The Roles
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils in the classroom, help them stay engaged with their learning, and work closely with teachers to make sure lessons run smoothly. Some days you might be supporting small groups, others you'll be helping a pupil 1:1, especially in SEND settings.
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the teacher's shoes for the day. Lessons are already planned for you, so your main job is to lead the class, keep students on track, and create a positive learning environment. It's a great role for confident graduates who want classroom experience before teacher training or simply want to explore life in schools.
Our Free Training
Protocol Education are proud to offer:
• Thrive Approach: Learn how to understand behaviour, build relationships and support emotional wellbeing. Perfect for both mainstream and SEND settings.
• Team Teach: De-escalation and positive behaviour strategies that keep everyone calm and safe.
• Trauma-Informed Practices: Practical techniques for supporting pupils who have experienced adversity, helping you respond with empathy and confidence.
• Cover Supervisor Training: A practical, hands-on guide to leading classes, managing behaviour, and delivering pre-set work with confidence.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll be someone who enjoys working with young people and brings calm positivity into the room. Graduates from all subjects are welcome, and we especially love candidates with experience in drama, sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, summer camps, mentoring, childcare or anything people-focused. If you're reliable, confident, patient and keen to learn, you'll fit right in. You'll also need the right to work in the UK.
Why Protocol Education?
Competitive rates of pay through PAYE, which means no hidden costs/deductions
Guaranteed work agreements offering consistent work and income
FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach