Secondary Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Bristol is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities and manage student behaviour. This role offers a chance to gain valuable experience in education while working in a supportive environment. The position is ideal for graduates considering a teaching career and provides opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an education establishment as a learning support assistant or teaching assistant.
• Good behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes/groups during break periods.
• Ensure pupils remain on task with cover work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy.

Skills

Behaviour Management

ICT Skills

Job description

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Secondary Teaching Assistant - Bedminster, 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
* £100 - £125 per day, depending on experience
* Monday - Friday 8.30am to 3.45pm
* Term time only
* Mainstream secondary school
* Bristol – BS3
* 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.
* Managing 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