Secondary School Support

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants in Bristol to support students in secondary schools, particularly in the SEN department. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives. Ideal candidates will have empathy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn, with backgrounds in coaching or psychology being particularly welcome.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Free CPD and training

Supportive consultants

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN is a bonus but not required.
• Background in youth work, sports coaching, or psychology is valued.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs to engage and learn.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver tailored support.
• Create a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Energy

Enthusiasm

Job description

Job Title: Secondary School Teaching Assistant – Bristol
Bristol | Full-time & part-time available | Flexible hours to suit you

Love working with young people? Fancy making a real difference in a secondary school setting?
You might just be the person we’re looking for.

We're on the hunt for Teaching Assistants to support students across secondary schools in Bristol. You’ll be working in the SEN department, helping pupils thrive in their learning—whether that’s one-on-one, in small groups, or supporting the wider classroom. You will also be working in mainstream classes, supporting the class teachers in the delivery of the lessons.

Experience with SEN is a bonus—but not a dealbreaker. What matters most is your energy, empathy, and enthusiasm. Maybe you’ve done youth work, sports coaching, or you’re studying psychology? If you know how to build rapport and motivate young people, you're halfway there.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting students with additional needs so they can engage, learn, and grow

• Working closely with teachers to deliver tailored support

• Creating a calm, inclusive learning environment

• Bringing positivity, patience, and a sense of humour to every school day

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who’s caring, confident, and loves a challenge

• Previous experience with SEN—or a genuine willingness to learn

• People from sports, coaching, youth work, or psychology backgrounds are especially welcome

• A DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay and flexible hours to fit around your life

• Free CPD and training to keep your skills sharp

• Friendly, supportive consultants (we’re real people, promise!)

• A chance to make a real difference in young lives

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!

Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022, REC audited, Investor In People, CPD Member

If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

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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