TA / LSA for Student in BS13 School

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for a supportive secondary school in Bristol. This role involves providing 1-to-1 support to a student needing extra help, fostering positive behaviors, and engaging with students throughout the school day. The ideal candidate will possess experience in education, especially with secondary pupils, showcasing a warm and reliable approach. There’s significant potential for the position to transition to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE pay

Full-time consistency

Free CPD and ongoing training

Supportive communication from a local team

£50 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable students wishing to access the curriculum.
• Ability to engage students positively and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons and help them focus on learning.
• Encourage positive behavior and engagement throughout the school day.
• Be consistent and calm when working with students.

Skills

Experience as a Teaching Assistant in primary, secondary, or SEND settings

A warm, patient, and reliable approach

Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils

Understanding of the importance of boundaries

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (Secondary), BS13

Pay: £89.38–£95 per day. Location: BS13, South Bristol. Contract: Full-time, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

We’re working closely with a supportive secondary school in the BS13 area of Bristol that’s looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time role.

The successful applicant will work 1‑2‑1 with a young male student who needs extra support to focus and regulate in the classroom. You will be focusing on building a professional, encouraging rapport with this child, whilst also being flexible to the needs of the wider classroom. The successful applicant should be a role model, modelling good manners, resilience and kindness.

This is a school with a genuinely caring ethos. Staff work hard to create an environment built on respect, clear boundaries, and empathy, where students feel listened to, understood, and supported to succeed. The school is keen to appoint someone full‑time and, for the right person, this role has strong potential to become permanent.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key part in supporting pupils throughout the school day. You’ll work alongside class teachers to help students stay focused, engaged, and confident in lessons. Support may be in class, in small groups, or on a one‑to‑one basis, including pupils with additional needs.

This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where consistency and positive relationships really matter.

Why this role works so well

• Full‑time hours in one supportive secondary school
• A calm, respectful environment with clear routines
• Opportunity to build long‑term relationships with students and staff
• Strong chance of a permanent contract for the right person
• Ongoing training and support from Protocol Education

Who the school is looking for

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in primary, secondary, or SEND settings
• A warm, patient, and reliable approach
• Confidence working with secondary‑aged pupils
• Someone who understands the importance of boundaries, while listening and empathising
• A team player who wants to be part of the wider school community

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils in lessons to help them access learning
• Reinforcing tasks set by the teacher, no planning required
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting small groups or individual pupils where needed
• Being a calm, consistent presence throughout the school day

Training and development

• Thrive Approach
• Team Teach
• Trauma‑informed practices
• SEND essentials

Why join Protocol Education

• Competitive PAYE pay, no hidden deductions
• Full‑time consistency with the backing of a dedicated consultant
• Free CPD and ongoing training
• Honest, supportive communication from a local team
• £50 refer‑a‑friend bonus

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a full‑time role in a caring BS13 secondary school, this could be a brilliant next step.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.