SEN Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists (TES) are seeking qualified Secondary Teachers to cover Bristol and surrounding areas. You will deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities also in post-16 settings. A flexible supply setup lets you choose occasional, regular, or longer-term placements.

Ideal candidates hold QTS, can adapt quickly to new schools, and maintain strong behaviour management. Competitive daily rates and supportive consultant guidance are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Secondary Teachers with QTS or relevant teaching experience.
• ECTs looking to gain further classroom experience.
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4, with opportunities in post-16 settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Maintain positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Support pupil engagement and progress.
• Work across different subjects where appropriate.
• Follow school safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Lesson delivery

Education

QTS

Job description

Secondary Teacher – BristolGeneral Cover & Secondary Teaching Opportunities | The Education Specialists (TES)

Location: Bristol and surrounding areas

Contract: Temporary / Supply / Long-Term

Start: September 2026

Hours: School hours, Monday–Friday

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

We are looking for qualified and experienced teachers who are confident stepping into different secondary school environments and delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities also available within post-16 settings.

The role

As a Secondary Teacher working through TES, you could be supporting schools with:

• General classroom cover across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Supporting pupil engagement and progress.
• Working across different subjects where appropriate.
• Providing effective classroom management.
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Whether you're looking for occasional supply, regular work or a longer-term placement, we'll work with you to find opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

Who we're looking for

• Qualified Secondary Teachers with QTS or relevant teaching experience.
• ECTs looking to gain further classroom experience.
• Experienced teachers returning to education.
• Teachers seeking flexible supply work.
• Confident classroom practitioners with strong behaviour management skills.
• Teachers who can quickly adapt to new schools and expectations.

Why TES?

• Regular secondary teaching opportunities across Bristol.
• Flexible supply or longer-term work.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Weekly PAYE payments.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities across a range of secondary schools.
• Access to relevant CPD and training.
• A recruitment team that understands education.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of your registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.