Level 2 / 3 Qualified Teaching Assistants - #2148586

Central & South Bristol
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
Mainstream Secondary Schools

I am recruiting for Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants to support mainstream secondary schools across Central and South Bristol.

I’m particularly interested in experienced TAs who are confident stepping into a school environment, understand how to support learning effectively and can build positive relationships with secondary-aged students.

Opportunities range from general classroom support to 1:1 SEND, intervention and inclusion-based roles, allowing us to find a setting that suits your strengths and experience.

As a Level 2 / Level 3 Teaching Assistant, your role could include:

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4
• Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting students with SEND, including Autism and ADHD
• Helping students understand tasks and remain engaged with learning
• Delivering literacy, numeracy or targeted interventions
• Adapting resources and activities to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting confidence, independence and positive classroom participation
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation where required
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

I’d love to hear from experienced:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistants
• Level 3 Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants
• Intervention Support Assistants
• 1:1 Support Assistants
• Inclusion Support Assistants

Experience within secondary education is particularly desirable, although experienced TAs from primary, specialist SEND or alternative settings are also encouraged to apply.

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or a closely related qualification

Previous experience working with children or young people

Strong classroom and learning support skills

Confidence working with a range of abilities and additional needs

Excellent relationship-building skills

A calm, patient and adaptable approach

Reliability and a professional attitude

A genuine passion for helping students make progress

Different schools need different strengths, so opportunities may include:

General TA Support
Supporting students and teachers across mainstream lessons.

SEND Support
Working with students with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties or other additional needs.

1:1 Support
Providing consistent individual support to a student with identified needs.

Intervention Support
Delivering targeted literacy, numeracy or learning interventions.

Inclusion & Pastoral Support
Helping students overcome barriers to engagement and successfully access their education.

• Put your Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and experience to good use
• Opportunities across Central and South Bristol
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Long-term roles offering consistency and the chance to become part of a school community
• Opportunities to progress within SEND, intervention, pastoral support or HLTA work
• Access to further CPD and training
• Support finding a school and role suited to your experience

If you're a qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, I’d love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris
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Apply today and let me know what you've specialised in so I can match you with the right school and students.

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