Flexible Teaching Assistant

Description

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their education? Do you want flexible work that fits around your other responsibilities in life while making a meaningful difference in local secondary schools?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Flexible Teaching Assistants to work across secondary schools in the Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to build experience in education, whether you're an aspiring teacher, psychology graduate, or someone with a background in youth work.

Responsibilities of the role:

Support students in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher.

Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with additional needs, including SEND.

Assist with behaviour management, lesson engagement, and student wellbeing.

Work flexibly across subjects and year groups, depending on school needs.

Roles available for day-to-day supply, short-term cover, or long-term placements.

Desirable Experience:

Experience working with children or young people in any setting (school, youth club, care, tutoring, mentoring).

Knowledge or interest in supporting pupils with special educational needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, SEMH).

A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, education studies, psychology) is advantageous but not essential.

Previous school or classroom-based experience is desirable but not required.

A successful educator will:

Be able to stay calm and supportive, especially when working with students who need extra help or display challenging behaviour.

Be comfortable working across different subjects, year groups, or supporting students with varied needs.

Understand and supports the emotional, social, and academic needs of young people.

Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to help create a positive learning environment.

Bring enthusiasm and encouragement to lessons, helping to boost student motivation.

Help maintain a calm and focused classroom by reinforcing school expectations respectfully.

Proactive in supporting lesson delivery, preparing resources, and stepping in where needed.

Open to feedback, training, and ongoing development to improve their impact in the classroom.

Benefits of working with us:

Flexible working that suits your lifestyle – full-time, part-time, or ad hoc.

Access to a wide range of secondary schools in your local area.

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities, including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management.

A dedicated consultant to support your journey and match you to suitable schools.

Potential to progress into long-term or permanent school-based roles.

If you’re interested in this role or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your cv and your personalized consultant will be in touch!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

Ad ID: 5416994872