Secondary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant to gain valuable classroom experience before embarking on teacher training. This role offers the chance to support students in a 'good' OFSTED-rated secondary school, ensuring high standards of behaviour and continuity of learning. With opportunities for internal and external training, this position is ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching. Join a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and confidence while making a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive work environment

Experience in a mainstream secondary school

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting as a teaching assistant or similar role.
• Good behaviour management skills and calmness under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during breaks and manage classroom activities.
• Ensure pupils stay on task with cover work set by absent teachers.

Skills

Behaviour Management

ICT Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Brislington, Bristol

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience before undertaking teacher training? Are you a graduate considering teaching as a career but unsure if a PGCE is the right step?

If so, this Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunity in a 'good' OFSTED rated secondary school in Bristol could be the perfect way to gain classroom experience, develop your confidence, and see if teaching is the right path for you!

• Start ASAP, ongoing to August 2025
• £120 - £140 per day, depending on experience
• Monday - Friday 8.30am to 3.45pm
• Term time only
• Mainstream secondary school
• Bristol - BS4
• A teaching qualification is not required for this role!

About the role

• Supervise classes/groups of pupils during break periods
• Ensure pupils remain on task with cover work set by absent teacher, to ensure continuity of learning.
• Manage a classroom, ensuring high standards of behaviour in line with the school's policy
• Support school events
• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally

A Secondary Teaching Assistant will:

• Have extensive prior experience within an education establishment as a learning support assistant, teaching assistant, unqualified teacher etc.
• Possess good behaviour management skills and remain calm under pressure.
• Be confident with ICT skills, particularly Microsoft packages.

If you are interested in this Secondary Teaching Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson.

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.