Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools
Location: Bristol & surrounding areas
Salary: £89.98 – £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate, Term 5 and September opportunities available
Contract Type: Full-time, part-time and flexible supply roles available
Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding opportunities in Bristol secondary schools?
Do you enjoy supporting students in the classroom and helping them reach their full potential?
Are you interested in progressing your career and becoming a Cover Supervisor with full training provided?
TeacherActive is currently recruiting motivated and reliable Teaching Assistants to support a range of secondary schools across Bristol and the surrounding areas.
We are working closely with several welcoming and supportive schools that are seeking Teaching Assistants for flexible day-to-day supply, short-term cover and long-term roles. These opportunities are ideal for individuals who are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful difference to students’ learning and development.
This role is also perfect for Teaching Assistants who may be looking to take the next step in their career. For those interested in progressing into classroom management, there is the opportunity to become a Cover Supervisor, with training and guidance provided to support your development.
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects
Providing one-to-one and small group support for students who require additional help
Assisting with classroom organisation and learning activities
Supporting students with academic progress, confidence and behaviour management
Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
For those progressing into Cover Supervisor roles, responsibilities may also include:
Supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher
Delivering pre-set lesson plans and maintaining classroom behaviour
Ensuring students remain engaged and on task throughout lessons
The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:
Have previous experience working with children or young people (school experience desirable but not essential)
Be confident supporting students in a classroom environment
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be adaptable, reliable and enthusiastic about working in education
Be interested in progressing into a Cover Supervisor role (optional)
What TeacherActive Can Offer
Competitive daily pay rates paid via PAYE – no umbrella companies or hidden fees
Flexible working opportunities across Bristol secondary schools
Long-term and permanent opportunities available
The opportunity to progress into a Cover Supervisor role with training provided
Access to free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
A dedicated education consultant available 24/7
£100 referral bonus when you refer another education professional (T&Cs apply)
If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for flexible opportunities in Bristol, or if you’re interested in developing your career into a Cover Supervisor role, we would love to hear from you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration includes ID verification, an enhanced DBS check and professional references.
TeacherActive is proud to deliver exceptional service, with regular external audits confirming our high standards. We are committed to matching the right staff with the right schools.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business 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