Classroom Support Assistant (Yate)
£83 to £95 per day, PAYE
Full-time or part-time, ongoing roles available
Working hours: 8.30 - 15.30
Supporting ages 11-16 (Year 7-11)
Love the idea of supporting young people but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve already worked in education and you’re ready for a new challenge that actually feels meaningful. Our secondary schools in Yate are looking for caring, adaptable, and down-to-earth Classroom Support Assistants who can make a real difference in the everyday life of a busy classroom.
This is a brilliant role if you enjoy helping teenagers feel confident, understood, and ready to learn. You don’t need years of experience, just the right attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.
What you’ll be doing
Your days will be varied, but you’ll be at the heart of helping lessons run smoothly. You’ll:
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Support students in lessons across a range of subjects
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Work closely with class teachers to keep pupils engaged and on task
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Give 1:1 or small-group support to students who need a bit of extra encouragement
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Help manage behaviour calmly and confidently
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Bring positivity, patience, and consistency to the classroom
What the schools are looking for
You’ll shine in this role if you are:
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Calm, resilient, and great with young people
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Able to build quick rapport and positive relationships
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Confident stepping into different classrooms and routines
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Happy working with students with additional learning or behavioural needs
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Reliable, friendly, and ready to be part of the team
Experience in a school is helpful, but absolutely not essential. We welcome applications from people with backgrounds in youth work, care, coaching, mentoring, or anyone who genuinely enjoys supporting young people.
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
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Weekly PAYE pay, never umbrella
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Free access to our online CPD Academy to build your skills
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1:1 support from a local consultant who knows Yate’s schools well
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Opportunities to explore SEND settings, pastoral roles, or long-term positions
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A welcoming team that values your work and supports your growth
This role is perfect if you want to make an impact, learn on the job, and be part of a school community without the pressure of teaching.
If you're ready to start supporting students in a role that’s genuinely rewarding, hit apply and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
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.
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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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