Higher Level Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Support Worker for a Secondary school in Bristol. The role involves supporting teachers and managing classroom behavior. Applicants must hold a Level 5 Teaching Assistant Qualification, have prior experience in a UK school, and up-to-date safeguarding training. This full-time position offers a daily rate of £90 - £110.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Level 5 Teaching Assistant Qualification required.
• Previous experience in a UK school is essential.
• Must have up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and help manage classroom behavior.
• Assist in delivering educational programs and activities.

Skills

Level 5 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Previous experience working in a UK school

Up-to-date safeguarding training

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE - Higher Level Support Worker

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Higher Level Support Worker for a Secondary school based in Bristol.

The school is a Secondary School with supportive teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract details

• Location: Bristol
• Position: Higher Level Support Worker
• Start date: September 2025
• Full-time/part-time: Full-Time
• Minimum rate of pay: £90 - £110 per day
• Hours: 8:20 am – 4:00 pm

Experience, training and qualifications

• Level 5 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility requirements

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last 2 years

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team