We're working closely with a supportive secondary school in the BS13 area of Bristol that's looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a role for someone who genuinely cares about young people and wants to work in a school where relationships, fairness and consistency matter. The school is keen to appoint someone full-time and, for the right person, the idea is for the role to become permanent. The ideal candidate is warm, calm and resilient, with a genuine dedication to social justice and educational equality.

The school
This BS13 secondary school has a strong social justice-led ethos, with a clear focus on inclusion, equality and giving every student the chance to succeed, regardless of background or circumstance.

The school serves a diverse local community and places real importance on listening to students, building trust, and helping young people feel safe, respected and understood. Staff work within clear routines and boundaries, underpinned by empathy and high expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection highlighted areas for development, and the school is open about this. What's important is how they've responded. There is a clear improvement plan in place, a renewed focus on consistency and behaviour, and a leadership team committed to creating positive change. For support staff, this means being part of a school that is reflective, values teamwork, and welcomes adults who want to make a real difference.

This is a setting where your role as a Teaching Assistant truly matters.

About the role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils throughout the school day, working alongside class teachers to help students stay focused, engaged and confident in lessons. Support may be in class, in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis, including with pupils who have additional needs.

This is a hands-on role where consistency, calm communication and positive relationships are key.

Why this role works so well

Full-time hours in one secondary school

A values-led environment with clear routines and expectations

Opportunity to build long-term relationships with students and staff

Strong potential for a permanent contract

Ongoing training and support from Protocol Education

Who the school is looking for

Experience as a Teaching Assistant in primary, secondary or SEND settings

A warm, patient and reliable approach

Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils

Someone who understands the importance of boundaries, while listening and empathising

A team player who wants to be part of the wider school community

What you'll be doing

Supporting pupils in lessons to help them access learning

Reinforcing tasks set by the teacher, no planning required

Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement

Supporting small groups or individual pupils where needed

Being a calm, consistent presence throughout the school day

Training and development
Protocol Education offers free training to support you in your role, including:

Thrive Approach

Team Teach

Trauma-informed practices

SEND essentials

Why join Protocol Education

Competitive PAYE pay, no hidden deductions

Full-time consistency with the backing of a dedicated consultant

Free CPD and ongoing training

Honest, supportive communication from a local team

£50 refer-a-friend bonus

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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