Secondary Teaching Assistant

We’re working closely with a BS13 secondary school that is strengthening and expanding its support team as part of a clear improvement journey. They’re looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant who genuinely cares about young people and wants to be part of meaningful, long-term change.

For the successful candidate, this role is intended to become permanent.

This BS13 secondary serves a diverse local community and is rooted in a strong social justice ethos. Inclusion, equality and improving life chances aren’t buzzwords here, they’re central to the school’s identity.

There is:

• A focus on behaviour and consistency
• Clearer routines and boundaries across the school
• Strong safeguarding systems
• Investment in pastoral teams and support staff
• Leadership committed to sustainable, long-term improvement

There are already early signs of progress. Relationships between staff and pupils are a genuine strength, and many students value the trusted adults around them.

This is a school rebuilding with purpose. Support staff are valued, invested in and seen as central to improvement.

As a Full-Time Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in lessons so they can access learning
• Work with small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEMH and SEND
• Reinforce teacher instructions and routines
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Be a calm, consistent presence throughout the school day

No planning required. Your impact comes from relationships, structure and steady support.

Consistency is everything here.

Some relevant experience is necessary, but it doesn’t need to be perfect or extensive.

You’ll ideally have:

• ✔️ Experience as a Teaching Assistant in primary, secondary or SEND settings
• ✔️ Strong childcare, youth work or mentoring experience with secondary-aged young people

Alongside that, the school values:

• Patience and reliability
• Confidence working with teenagers
• Resilience under pressure
• An understanding that boundaries and empathy work together
• A team mindset

• Full-time hours in one setting
• Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships
• A values-led environment focused on improving life chances
• Strong potential for a permanent contract
• Investment in support staff development
• The chance to contribute to real school improvement

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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