Secondary Teaching Assistant in Brislington)

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 in a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to work in a 'good' OFSTED rated secondary school, where you can develop your confidence and see if teaching is the right path for you. With responsibilities including supervising classes, managing behaviour, and supporting school events, this position is perfect for graduates considering a career in education. Opportunities for training and development are available, making this an exciting first step into the teaching profession.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting as a teaching assistant or support staff.
• Good behaviour management skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during breaks and manage classroom behaviour.
• Ensure continuity of learning with cover work set by absent teachers.

Skills

Behaviour Management

ICT Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Graduate Degree

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!

Details:

1. Start ASAP, ongoing to August 2025
2. £120 - £140 per day, depending on experience
3. Monday - Friday 8.30am to 3.45pm
4. Term time only
5. Mainstream secondary school
6. Bristol - BS4
7. A teaching qualification is not required for this role!

About the role:

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

A Secondary Teaching Assistant will:

1. Have extensive prior experience within an education establishment as a learning support assistant, teaching assistant, unqualified teacher etc.
2. Possess good behaviour management skills and remain calm under pressure.
3. 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.