Secondary Teaching Assistant in Shirehampton)

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a passionate Secondary Teaching Assistant for a mainstream school in Shirehampton, Bristol. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates must possess GCSEs in Maths and English, alongside substantial experience in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an education setting as a learning support assistant or teaching assistant.
• Good behaviour management skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Confidence with ICT, particularly Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special needs and EAL.
• Work under teaching staff to adapt learning activities.
• Build positive relationships and supervise during breaks.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication

Empathy

Confidence with ICT

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Shirehampton, Bristol

Do you want to help students overcome barriers to learning and realise their full potential?

We are currently recruiting for proactive, empathetic and passionate Teaching Assistants to work in a mainstream secondary school in Shirehampton - Bristol (BS11)

* Start ASAP, ongoing to July 2025

* £90 - £125 per day, depending on experience

* Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm

* Term time only

* Bristol - BS11

About the Secondary Teaching Assistant role

* Provide extra support to students with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.

* Working under the direction of teaching staff to deliver and adapt learning activities for pupils one to one or in small groups

* Supervise pupils during break periods

* Build positive relationships with students to promote their academic success and emotional well-being

* Encourage students to develop self-confidence, resilience, and independence

The right candidate

* Maths and English GCSE (Grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent

* 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.

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Bristol - Shirehampton