We work closely with a range of friendly primary schools across Bristol who love welcoming graduate students into their classrooms and supporting them as they explore a future career in education.
Schools are looking for motivated, reliable graduates who can bring energy, curiosity and a calm, positive presence to the classroom. You’ll be supporting learning across KS1 and KS2, working alongside experienced teachers and getting a real feel for day-to-day life in a primary school, before deciding whether teacher training is the right next step for you.
This is a brilliant opportunity to build confidence, develop practical classroom skills and see the impact you can have on children’s learning, all while getting paid and gaining meaningful experience.
Placements are flexible and matched to your availability, making this role ideal alongside further study, research or other commitments.
Pay & benefits
• Daily rates from £89 to £94, paid weekly via PAYE
• You’re paid exactly what you earn, no hidden fees
• Flexible work that fits around university schedules and deadlines
• Paid, hands-on classroom experience in KS1 and KS2
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour management and classroom basics
• Support from a local Bristol consultant who understands graduate routes into teaching
• Regular bookings available, with the chance to try different schools and find the settings you enjoy most
What you can expect
• Friendly, supportive primary schools across Bristol
• Experience supporting learning in KS1 and KS2 classrooms
• Clear guidance from class teachers and school leaders
• Opportunities to work one-to-one, in small groups or supporting whole-class learning
• A realistic, honest insight into the life of a primary teacher
This role is perfect if you
• Are a current or recent postgraduate student
• Are considering a future career in teaching or education
• Enjoy working with children and making a positive impact
• Can communicate clearly and build rapport quickly
• Are reliable, proactive and keen to learn
• Want classroom experience before applying for teacher training
What we need to clear you
• Passport
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill, P45 or P60
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including academic or childcare where applicable
• DBS check, we’ll support you with this if needed
If you’re curious about teaching and want to see what life in a primary classroom is really like, we’d love to chat and help you take that first step.
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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