Unqualified Teaching Assistant
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Location: Bath & surrounding Somerset
Role: Unqualified Secondary Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time | Term-time
Contract: Long-term & Permanent Roles Available
Start: Immediate & Ongoing Starts
Working Pattern: Flexible (3–5 days per week)
Are you looking to begin a rewarding career supporting young people in secondary education? We are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants in Bath to work across a range of secondary schools in the local area. These roles offer an excellent entry point into education and are ideal for anyone seeking Teaching Assistant Jobs in Bath without formal teaching qualifications.
This opportunity is well suited to individuals considering a future in teaching, education, youth work, or pastoral support, as well as those with transferable experience working with teenagers. You will gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience while making a real difference to students during a crucial stage of their education.
No formal teaching assistant qualifications are required. If you have experience mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or supporting young people aged 11–16, your skills will transfer well into this Unqualified Secondary Teaching Assistant role in Bath.
The Role – Secondary School Teaching Assistant (Unqualified)
As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in a Bath secondary school, you will work closely with teaching staff to support learning, behaviour, and student engagement across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will provide targeted support to pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access learning and develop confidence in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
Support students across KS3 and KS4 on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
Assist teachers with lesson delivery, classroom activities, and behaviour management
Encourage and motivate students to remain focused and engaged in learning
Provide support for pupils with additional needs, confidence issues, or emotional regulation
Help maintain a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment
Support pupils during transitions, interventions, and non‑classroom activities
Build positive, consistent, and professional relationships with young people
Essential Skills and Experience
Experience working with children or young people aged 11–16
Confident communication skills and the ability to build rapport with teenagers
Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour and learning support
Strong awareness of behaviour management and willingness to follow school policies
Reliable, proactive, and adaptable attitude
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Desirable (Not Essential)
Previous 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
Safeguarding, first aid, or related training
Driver with access to a car (beneficial but not essential)
What You’ll Receive
Flexible working options between 3 and 5 days per week
Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
Access to free and accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour support
Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
Opportunities to progress into long‑term, permanent, or teacher training pathways
Experience across a range of Bath secondary schools
A fulfilling role supporting young people at a critical stage in their education
Who This Role Is Ideal For
This Unqualified Teaching Assistant Job in Bath is perfect if you are:
Considering a career in secondary teaching or education
Passionate about supporting young people with learning and behaviour
Looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training
Seeking a fast‑paced, varied role where no two days are the same
Candidates from youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, mentoring, care, community, or support backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, as your experience is highly valued within secondary schools.
Apply Now – Start Your Secondary School Career in Bath
If you are ready to make a positive impact and gain valuable experience as an Unqualified Secondary Teaching Assistant in Bath, we would love to hear from you. Join supportive secondary schools where your role plays a vital part in student success.
Apply today to begin your journey in education with flexible and rewarding Teaching Assistant Jobs in Bath.
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
Location: Bath & surrounding Somerset
Role: Unqualified Secondary Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time | Term-time
Contract: Long-term & Permanent Roles Available
Start: Immediate & Ongoing Starts
Working Pattern: Flexible (3–5 days per week)
Are you looking to begin a rewarding career supporting young people in secondary education? We are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants in Bath to work across a range of secondary schools in the local area. These roles offer an excellent entry point into education and are ideal for anyone seeking Teaching Assistant Jobs in Bath without formal teaching qualifications.
This opportunity is well suited to individuals considering a future in teaching, education, youth work, or pastoral support, as well as those with transferable experience working with teenagers. You will gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience while making a real difference to students during a crucial stage of their education.
No formal teaching assistant qualifications are required. If you have experience mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or supporting young people aged 11–16, your skills will transfer well into this Unqualified Secondary Teaching Assistant role in Bath.
The Role – Secondary School Teaching Assistant (Unqualified)
As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in a Bath secondary school, you will work closely with teaching staff to support learning, behaviour, and student engagement across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will provide targeted support to pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access learning and develop confidence in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
Support students across KS3 and KS4 on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
Assist teachers with lesson delivery, classroom activities, and behaviour management
Encourage and motivate students to remain focused and engaged in learning
Provide support for pupils with additional needs, confidence issues, or emotional regulation
Help maintain a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment
Support pupils during transitions, interventions, and non‑classroom activities
Build positive, consistent, and professional relationships with young people
Essential Skills and Experience
Experience working with children or young people aged 11–16
Confident communication skills and the ability to build rapport with teenagers
Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour and learning support
Strong awareness of behaviour management and willingness to follow school policies
Reliable, proactive, and adaptable attitude
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Desirable (Not Essential)
Previous 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
Safeguarding, first aid, or related training
Driver with access to a car (beneficial but not essential)
What You’ll Receive
Flexible working options between 3 and 5 days per week
Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
Access to free and accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour support
Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
Opportunities to progress into long‑term, permanent, or teacher training pathways
Experience across a range of Bath secondary schools
A fulfilling role supporting young people at a critical stage in their education
Who This Role Is Ideal For
This Unqualified Teaching Assistant Job in Bath is perfect if you are:
Considering a career in secondary teaching or education
Passionate about supporting young people with learning and behaviour
Looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training
Seeking a fast‑paced, varied role where no two days are the same
Candidates from youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, mentoring, care, community, or support backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, as your experience is highly valued within secondary schools.
Apply Now – Start Your Secondary School Career in Bath
If you are ready to make a positive impact and gain valuable experience as an Unqualified Secondary Teaching Assistant in Bath, we would love to hear from you. Join supportive secondary schools where your role plays a vital part in student success.
Apply today to begin your journey in education with flexible and rewarding Teaching Assistant Jobs in Bath.
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