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Bristol Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about working with young people on their education and personal development? Teaching Personnel are currently looking for Secondary School Teaching Assistants to work closely with Class Teachers and students to provide vital support within the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting students aged 11-16, both 1:1 and in small groups in academic and personal development.
Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and time management.
Creating a safe environment that promotes student engagement and builds confidence.
Support the teacher in assessing and applying individualised strategies for students to monitor progress.
What are we looking for?

Enthusiastic and Approachable: Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.
Knowledgeable in Core Subjects: Confidence in English, Maths, and Science (GCSE grades A*-C).
Team Players: Able to work closely and effectively in a large, supportive team.
Great Communicators: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Motivational: Able to inspire students to reach their full potential with passion, a positive attitude and patience.
Organized and Flexible: Self-motivated and reliable, with the adaptability for various needs of the role.
Why Join Us?

Designated consultant to support you through your employment process
Weekly pay on Fridays!
Opportunities for continuous professional development.
A chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of students.
£50 referral bonus!
If you’re passionate about education and think this job aligns with your professional experience and personal values, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply: We invite you to submit your CV and a cover letter outlining any relevant experience and why you feel you’d be a great fit for the role.

If successful, your specialist recruitment consultant will then contact you to guide you through the full registration process - which includes a face-to-face interview, DBS application, and reference checks.

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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