Full-Time Teaching Assistants Wanted
If you’re adaptable, people-focused and ready to make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re working with a large, diverse secondary setting in South Gloucestershire that prides itself on being welcoming, inclusive and genuinely committed to helping every young person thrive. They’re looking for full-time Teaching Assistants who can slot into a busy school community and support pupils across a wide range of needs.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be part of a caring, upbeat team supporting pupils in lots of different ways, including:
1. In-class support across a range of subjects
2. Small-group interventions that help build confidence and skills
3. One-to-one support for pupils who need a little extra guidance
4. Working closely with an established specialist SEN unit
5. Supporting EAL pupils who are new to the UK schooling system
Expect each day to feel a little different, with plenty of opportunities to grow and learn along the way.
Who this is perfect for
This role suits people who enjoy problem solving, building relationships and staying calm under pressure. You might be:
6. A psychology student or graduate fascinated by behaviour, learning and wellbeing
7. A graduate considering a future in teaching or educational psychology
8. Someone with experience in youth work, tutoring or pastoral roles
9. A natural listener who believes every young person deserves someone in their corner
If you’re open-minded, patient and happy to muck in wherever needed, you’ll fit right in.
Why this school stands out
The setting has:
10. A large, well-established SEN support unit
11. Strong pastoral systems
12. A genuinely inclusive ethos
13. A wonderfully diverse student community, including many EAL learners
14. A leadership team that cares about support staff and invests in training
It’s a place where your work will be noticed, appreciated and genuinely valued.
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
15. Weekly PAYE pay
16. A friendly consultant who listens and supports you from day one
17. Free access to our online CPD Academy
18. Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and specialist units
19. A smooth registration process and local bookings
If you’d like to put your energy and empathy to good use, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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 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.
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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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