Thinking about a PGCE but want real classroom experience first?
If you’re a graduate exploring a career in teaching, this is your chance to step into schools across South Gloucestershire and see what it’s really like, without committing to teacher training just yet.
We’re working with welcoming primary, secondary and SEND schools across Yate, Bradley Stoke, Thornbury and nearby areas who are looking for confident, reliable graduates to support pupils and teaching staff.
It’s hands-on experience. It’s paid. And it looks great on a PGCE application.
Roles available:
* Graduate Teaching Assistants
* Classroom Support Staff
* SEN and SEND Support Roles
* Intervention and Small Group Support
* Cover Supervisors in secondary schools
No teaching qualification needed. Just enthusiasm, resilience and a genuine interest in working with young people.
Why this is perfect before a PGCE:
* Build real classroom confidence
* Learn behaviour management from experienced teachers
* Work across different year groups and settings
* Strengthen your PGCE or teacher training application
* Decide which age group suits you best
What you can expect:
* From £100 per day, depending on role
* Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
* Flexible work to fit around other commitments
* Clear bookings with proper information, no guesswork
* A dedicated local consultant who knows the schools inside out
You’ll also get free access to our online CPD Academy, so you can start building your knowledge before you even begin formal teacher training.
Interested in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing too? We offer free Thrive training, which schools really value and which can give you an extra edge when applying for PGCE courses.
If you’re a graduate based in South Gloucestershire and curious about a future in teaching, this is a brilliant first step. Try it out. Gain experience. Get paid. See if the classroom feels like home.
Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat about getting started.
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.
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