Full-Time Teaching Assistants

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Bristol is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils in classrooms. The ideal candidates enjoy working with young people, are reliable, and are eager to help with educational development. This role provides a flexible work environment with potential for long-term placements. Competitive pay rates and free training are offered. Join us to make a difference in student lives while gaining valuable experience in education.

Benefits

FREE training

Consistent full-time work

Social events

£50 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with young people.
• Reliable and confident in a classroom setting.
• Willingness to learn and support educational development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons and help maintain engagement.
• Encourage positive behaviour and assist with small groups.
• Work alongside teachers to facilitate learning.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Working with young people

Education

Relevant experience in youth work or education

Job description

Teaching Assistant roles across Bristol

Pay: £89–£95 per day
Location: Bristol, with placements close to where you live. Driving not required, but always appreciated.

If you enjoy working with young people and want a flexible, rewarding start in schools, this role is ideal. It’s perfect for dedicated individuals who are available full‑time (or 4 days a week) to workin supportive classrooms where no two days are the same. Whether you're exploring a future in teaching, SEN support or pastoral work, this is a brilliant way to build confidence and real school experience.

Our educators love working flexibly day‑to‑day in schools that they love and who value them. Many secure long‑term roles within weeks of being with us. Whether you want full‑time temporary or a long‑term placement, Protocol can use our strong relationships with Bristol schools to match you well.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils in lessons, help maintain focus and engagement and work alongside teachers to make learning run smoothly. You may support small groups or individual pupils, especially those with additional needs. This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in the classroom.

Why people love working with us

• ⭐ Consistent, full‑time work across Bristol
• ⭐ FREE training, including Thrive and Behaviour Support
• ⭐ Schools matched to your preferred locations
• ⭐ Build a stand‑out CV with highly transferable skills
• ⭐ A dedicated consultant who listens and finds roles that suit you
• ⭐ Network with schools and educators for future opportunities

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll help pupils stay engaged in class, reinforce learning tasks and encourage positive behaviour. Activities are fully guided by the class teacher, so no planning is required. Your role is simply to support, encourage and bring a calm, positive presence to the classroom.

Our Free Training

• Thrive Approach
• Team Teach
• Trauma‑Informed Practices
• SEND Essentials Training

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with young people and brings patience, reliability and enthusiasm into the room. This role suits anyone who wants to work full‑time in schools and support pupils’ educational and emotional development. The ideal candidate is reliable, calling into our office on their available days, up and ready to support schools with emergency cover. The ideal candidate is also open to long‑term, full‑time roles (as these often become available).

We especially welcome people with experience in youth work, tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, drama, childcare, summer camps or any people‑focused setting. You must be reliable, confident, patient and willing to learn, with the right to work in the UK.

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive PAYE rates, with no hidden deductions
• Guaranteed work agreements offering consistency
• FREE ongoing CPD including Team Teach
• Social events such as free bowling and pizza nights
• Termly awards celebrating outstanding performance
• Honest, ongoing support from our experienced team
• £50 refer‑a‑friend bonus

International Candidates – Y

You must have the right to work in the UK and an Overseas Police Check (OFPC) for any country you have lived in for 3+ months in the last 5 years. To clear you must have – Proof of ID (e.g. passport), x2 Proof of Address, CV covering 10 years and references covering the past 2 years, plus childcare references if applicable.

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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