SEN Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Stanmer; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Education Specialists (TES) are currently recruiting qualified Secondary Teachers for supply, general cover and longer-term opportunities across Bristol. Start: September 2026. We welcome teachers with QTS or equivalent to apply for varied postings across local schools.

Roles include general classroom cover across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities in post-16 settings. TES offers flexible supply or longer-term placements, competitive daily rates, and dedicated consultant support with access to

Qualifications

• Qualified Secondary Teachers with QTS or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities in post-16 settings.
• General classroom cover across KS3 and KS4 and longer-term postings.
• Maintain positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Support pupil engagement and progress.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Lesson delivery

Adaptability

Engagement

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

• 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 The Education Specialists (TES) are currently recruiting Secondary Teachers for supply, general cover and longer-term opportunities across Bristol.

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 roleAs a Secondary Teacher working through TES, you could be supporting schools with: General classroom cover across KS3 and KS
4. 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 our 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.