SEN Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

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

We are looking for qualified teachers with QTS or relevant experience, including ECTs, who can deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 while maintaining high behaviour standards.

Join TES to access regular work, flexible routines and dedicated consultant support across a range of schools in Bristol and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

QTS or relevant teaching experience

Adaptable to different schools

Strong behaviour management

Good communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

ECTs seeking experience

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

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 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 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