Teaching assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 15,682; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and training

Support from experienced school staff

Rewarding role with a meaningful impact

Job summary

A leading education services provider in Bath is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with additional learning needs. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to help students succeed. This role can be a stepping stone into a teaching career, offering hands-on experience and full training. Join a supportive team and make a tangible difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or similar settings is preferred.
• Relevant qualifications are helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs during lessons and activities.
• Help pupils stay engaged and focused in class.
• Work with teaching staff to adapt tasks and resources.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Confident literacy and numeracy

Patient and proactive approach

Experience working with young people

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Bath/NE Somerset)

Location: Bath/NE Somerset
Contract: Temporary/Permanent
Start Date: January
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered

About the Role

Welcoming secondary schools in Bath/NE Somerset are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their teams. You’ll be supporting students who need additional help to access learning, working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to make each day run smoothly.

This role suits someone who’s calm, positive, and able to build strong relationships with young people. You’ll need solid communication skills, a confident approach, and a genuine interest in helping students succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting students with additional learning needs in and out of lessons
• Helping pupils stay engaged, focused, and confident
• Working with teaching staff to adapt tasks and resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
• Contributing to a warm, supportive classroom environment

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication
• Confident literacy and numeracy
• A patient, encouraging, and proactive approach
• Experience working with young people, whether in schools, youth work, volunteering or similar
• Relevant qualifications are helpful, but not essential

If you’re interested in a future career in teaching, this role offers brilliant hands‑on experience and can act as a stepping stone into teacher training.

What You’ll Receive

• Full induction and training on classroom routines
• Support from experienced school staff
• A rewarding role where your work genuinely makes a difference

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please still apply – there will be a school and role nearby!

Please note, to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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 later. 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’ and offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.