Teaching Assistant

Secondary School Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Location: South Gloucestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive & experience-based

• Are you enthusiastic about supporting young people to achieve their best academically, socially, and emotionally?
• Do you enjoy working with teenagers and want to play a meaningful role within a school community?
• Are you ready to join a supportive, positive, and forward-thinking environment where staff wellbeing matters? If so, this supportive secondary school could be the perfect place for you!

About the School

We are proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in South Gloucestershire, known for its strong sense of community, dedicated staff team, and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. They are now looking for a caring, dedicated, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

About the Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your day-to-day work will involve supporting students in the classroom, providing focused help to individuals and small groups, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. This is an incredibly rewarding role where you can directly influence young people’s confidence, progress, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students during lessons to help them engage and achieve
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions when required
• Assist learners who may have additional academic, social, emotional, or behavioural needs
• Help teachers with classroom preparation, organisation, and resources
• Promote positive learning attitudes and encourage resilience and independence

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Experience working with young people (school-based or similar setting)
• Calm, kind, and patient with a positive attitude
• Passionate about supporting learning and building confidence
• Able to use initiative and adapt to different students’ needs
• A great team player with strong communication skills

What We Offer

• A personal, dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• CPD and training via our My-Progression platform
• Competitive rates of pay
• Referral Bonus – earn up to £200 per referral (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE pay – no admin charges or hidden fees

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where every day is rewarding, purposeful, and full of opportunities to make a real impact. If you’re ready to support young people and develop your career in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]
Call: 0117 223 2200

Apply today and help shape brighter futures!

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