Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant
Location: Bridgwater
Start Date: February 2026
Salary: £89 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time (part-time and flexible opportunities available)
Are you a Secondary Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in education?
Would you like to work in supportive secondary schools across Bridgwater, helping students thrive both academically and personally?
TeacherActive is currently welcoming expressions of interest from dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistants for roles starting in January 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced TAs, graduates, or individuals with school-based experience who are passionate about supporting young people in a secondary school setting.
Schools are already planning ahead for the new term, making now the perfect time to register and secure opportunities before roles are formally advertised.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term placement, day-to-day supply, or a flexible role to fit around other commitments, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
This role could be ideal if you:
Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant or with young people aged 11–16
Are confident supporting pupils in lessons, on a 1:1 basis, or in small groups
Can assist teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery
Are passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning
Are adaptable and happy to work across a range of subjects at KS3–KS4
Have a positive, proactive, and patient approach
What’s on offer:
Access to a wide range of Secondary Teaching Assistant roles in Bridgwater
Long-term, short-term, and flexible opportunities
Supportive and welcoming secondary school environments
Ongoing support from an experienced, dedicated consultant
Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience
Why work with TeacherActive?
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)
Free CPD through our My-Progression platform
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
£200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)
If you’re a Secondary Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role with flexibility and strong support, we’d love to hear from you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and the provision of good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and offer a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services