Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexibility

Variety

Professional development

Dedicated support

Career opportunities

A trusted employer

Equal Opportunities Employer

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting experienced Secondary Teaching Assistants for Bristol schools starting September 2026. We offer day-to-day supply, long-term roles and potential permanent positions, with a focus on supporting secondary-age pupils.

Join our team to gain varied experience across Bristol's secondary schools, with dedicated consultant support and access to CPD resources—all while earning a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-age pupils.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a UK school.
• Confident supporting pupils with a range of abilities and needs.
• Confident managing behaviour in a classroom environment.
• Available for secondary school work across Bristol from September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across a range of secondary year groups.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group learning support where required.
• Supporting pupils who may display behaviour that challenges.
• Using a calm, consistent and positive approach to behaviour management.
• Working alongside teachers to support learning and classroom activities.
• Helping pupils remain focused and engaged with their learning.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where appropriate.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students.
• Following school safeguarding, behaviour and professional policies.
• Communicating effectively with teachers and other school staff.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Secondary school

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Job description

Bristol
Start date: September 2026
Pay rate: 90- 105 per day

Looking for Secondary Teaching Assistant work from September?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking to speak with experienced Teaching Assistants who are interested in secondary school opportunities across Bristol from September 2026.

We are building our team of education professionals for the new academic year and are keen to hear from TAs with previous experience supporting secondary-age pupils.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, a long-term position or are considering a permanent role, we can discuss the opportunities available across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Before applying, please confirm:

• Do you have previous experience working with secondary-age pupils?
• Do you have experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a UK school?
• Are you confident supporting pupils with a range of abilities and needs?
• Are you confident managing behaviour in a classroom environment?
• Are you available for secondary school work across Bristol from September 2026?

About Tradewind Recruitment

At Tradewind, we specialise in connecting skilled education professionals with schools across the UK.

With over 240 5-star Google reviews from our candidates, past and present, we pride ourselves on providing a professional and responsive service.

Our experienced consultants support you throughout registration and placement, helping you find opportunities that match your experience, location and availability.

The Opportunity

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff to support pupils with their learning, development and engagement in the classroom.

You may provide one-to-one support, work with small groups or support the wider class depending on the needs of the school.

The successful candidate will be confident supporting pupils who may display behaviour that challenges and will have a calm, consistent approach to behaviour management.

You should be confident building positive relationships with pupils, maintaining appropriate boundaries and supporting teachers to create a safe and productive learning environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across a range of secondary year groups.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group learning support where required.
• Supporting pupils who may display behaviour that challenges.
• Using a calm, consistent and positive approach to behaviour management.
• Working alongside teachers to support learning and classroom activities.
• Helping pupils remain focused and engaged with their learning.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where appropriate.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students.
• Following school safeguarding, behaviour and professional policies.
• Communicating effectively with teachers and other school staff.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: Rates of 90- 105 per day, with our consultants always seeking the best available rate.

Flexibility: Day-to-day and longer-term opportunities to suit your availability.

Variety: Gain experience across different secondary schools and classroom environments throughout Bristol.

Professional development: Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses, webinars and resources through the National College.

Dedicated support: A dedicated consultant to support you throughout registration and placement.

Career opportunities: Supply work can lead to longer-term and permanent positions.

A trusted employer: Proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four consecutive years.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for secondary school work from September 2026, we'd like to hear from you.