Unqualified Teaching Assistant
7 hours ago
Bath
Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools – Bath Full-time | Term-time | Long-term & Permanent Roles Available Flexible Working | Immediate Starts | A Strong Entry Into Secondary Education Are you looking to start a rewarding career working with young people in a secondary school setting? We are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils across secondary schools in the Bath area. This role is ideal for anyone considering a future in teaching, education, youth work or pastoral support and looking to gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience. No formal teaching qualifications are required. If you have experience working with teenagers, mentoring, coaching or supporting young people, this is an excellent opportunity to transfer your skills into a school environment. Key Responsibilities (Secondary Teaching Assistant Duties) Support students across KS3 and KS4 in lessons on a 1:1 basis and in small groups Assist teachers with lesson delivery, classroom activities and behaviour management Provide encouragement and guidance to help students stay focused and engaged Support pupils with additional needs, confidence, organisation and emotional regulation Help maintain a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment Support students during transitions, interventions and non-classroom activities Build positive, professional relationships with young people who need consistency and support Essential Skills & Experience Experience working with children or young people aged 11–16 Confident communication and the ability to build rapport with teenagers A calm, resilient and patient approach Strong behaviour awareness and willingness to follow school policies A proactive, reliable and adaptable attitude Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) Desirable (Not Essential) Experience in secondary schools, youth work, mentoring or support roles Interest in teaching, SEND, pastoral support or behaviour mentoring Experience supporting challenging behaviour or disengaged learners Relevant training such as safeguarding or first aid Driver with access to a car (beneficial but not essential) What You’ll Get (Benefits Package) Flexible working options – 3 to 5 days per week Weekly pay via PAYE with no umbrella company deductions Access to free and accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour support Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Opportunities to progress into long-term, permanent or teacher training pathways Experience across a range of secondary school settings A rewarding role supporting young people at a crucial stage of their education Why This Role Is Perfect for You This role is ideal if you are: considering a career in secondary teaching or education passionate about supporting teenagers with learning and behaviour looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training seeking a varied, fast-paced role where every day is different Whether you come from a youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, mentoring, care or community background, your experience is highly transferable and valued in secondary schools. Apply Now – Start Your Secondary School Career in Bath If you’re ready to support young people and gain valuable experience as an Unqualified Secondary Teaching Assistant, we’d love to hear from you. Join supportive schools where your role truly makes a difference every day. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website