Teacher Assistants

Teaching Assistants – Bristol, UK

Starting date: September 2026

Position Type: Long Term / Permanent

Sector: Primary Education (age 5-11)
Role: TA / HLTA / LSA
Subject: General Cover

Prospero Teaching is looking for Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Bristol.

Acting as a work‑finding service, we provide supply cover to a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools, from small village schools to large secondary schools.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to cover all classes from Reception through to KS5 who have strong behaviour‑management skills and are passionate about teaching.

Prospero Teaching works with both Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants by helping you find your next position. Some contracts may be extended from day‑to‑day bookings to longer‑term cover.

• Location: Various locations across Bristol
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Type of Work: Teaching Assistant
• Start date: September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration: Day‑to‑day bookings, with the potential for extension depending on schools
• End date (if applicable): N/A
• Contract type: Temporary

• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable, however, not essential)

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references

• Guaranteed Pay: Our Guaranteed Payment Agreement ensures you will be paid 5 days/week as a full‑time supply teacher.
• Relocation cash bonus: Receive £550 relocation bonus towards your travel & accommodations.
• Accommodation Assistance & Support: Many short & long‑term accommodation options to make the transition easier.
• Training & Professional Development: Free mini‑induction on arrival in the UK and ongoing training sessions throughout the year.
• Referral Bonus: For every friend you refer who works with us, you will receive £150.
• Tax assistance: Register with an umbrella company through us and claim expenses for flights, rent, food, resources, travel, etc.
• Relocation Essentials: UK bank account and National Insurance number.
• Social Events: Invitations to overseas teacher social evenings, theatre trips, sightseeing tours and opportunities to meet fellow travellers with discounted rates from leading travel companies.

Please send your up‑to‑date cover letter and resume to teach or contact us at .

We can provide you with more information about the perks of working with us at Prospero!

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