Secondary schools across Bristol are looking for supportive, reliable people to work with young people in a range of education-based roles. Whether you’re experienced in schools or just starting out, there are opportunities to suit different skills and career goals.
Roles available
Teaching Assistants (TA)
1. Support pupils in lessons, either in small groups or 1:1
2. Help students stay focused and confident in their learning
3. Work closely with teachers and SEN teams
4. Ideal if you enjoy supporting young people and making a difference day to day
Behaviour Support / SEMH Support
5. Support students who need extra help with behaviour or emotional regulation
6. Use calm, positive approaches to de-escalate situations
7. Build trusted relationships with pupils who find school challenging
8. Great for those with youth work, care, coaching, or mentoring experience
Cover Supervisors
9. Supervise classes during teacher absence
10. Deliver pre-set work and keep lessons running smoothly
11. Manage classroom behaviour confidently
12. Perfect if you’re a graduate or considering teacher training
Free Cover Supervisor training provided
Teachers (Qualified or Unqualified)
13. Teach your subject specialism across KS3 and KS4
14. Opportunities for supply, long-term, and part-time work
15. Suitable for UK-trained teachers, ECTs, and teachers trained overseas
16. Flexible roles to fit around your availability
What schools are looking for
17. Confidence working with secondary-age pupils
18. A positive, calm, and professional approach
19. Good communication skills
20. A genuine interest in supporting young people
21. Right to work in the UK
You don’t need to have worked in a school before for every role. Experience with young people in any setting is valued.
What you’ll get
22. Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
23. Full-time and part-time options
24. Free training and CPD, including behaviour and Thrive training
25. Ongoing support from a friendly local consultant
26. Experience that looks great if you’re considering a career in teaching
If you’re looking for flexible work, meaningful experience, or a first step into education, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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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