School Jobs in South West England — Recruitment agencies

Role Category & Location Sector: Popular Local Authority Primary School. Location: Bristol (South West, England). Start Date: Temporary, part-time (0.5 FTE) role commencing April 2026. The Opportunity & Role Profile This welcoming primary school requires a dedicated and trustworthy Caretaker for a fixed-term contract (e.g., 6 months). The school needs a responsible professional to manage site security and upkeep during the afternoons, focusing on ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for yo…

A friendly and well-run primary school in Bournemouth is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and proactive Caretaker to support the day-to-day maintenance, safety, and security of the school site. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for young pupils and staff. The Role You will be responsible for the general upkeep of the school premises, working closely with the leadership team to ensure the site is safe and well mainta…

Cover Supervisor BS4 September Start Full-Time Are you a HLTA, Unqualified Teacher or Qualified Teacher looking for a new position for the new academic year? A wonderful Primary School in the BS4 area of South Bristol is looking for a Cover Supervisor to provide teaching across the whole school from September. This school is passionate about providing an inclusive and sequenced curriculum for children to achieve their full potential and become eager learners. The Role This position is a full-ti…

Learning Mentor Primary BS49 Part-Time Mornings only. You will be joining a wonderful Primary School in the BS49 area of North Somerset as a Teaching Assistant. You will start in Term 5, joining an experienced and enthusiastic team of Teachers and TAs. This 1 form entry Primary School offers a great opportunity for you to develop and expand your knowledge and skills through the experience provided. They are open to passionate candidates who thrive in supporting children with their personal and …

Primary School Supply Teacher Location: Swindon, SN3 Full-time/Part-time This primary school in the SN3 area is seeking a dedicated Supply Teacher to join their team as soon as possible. The Role This full-time role involves providing cover across EYFS, KS1, or KS2, delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular class teacher. You’ll play a key part in maintaining learning continuity and supporting pupil progress. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering engaging, pre-prepar…

Cover Supervisor Flexible Working North Somerset Primary School Teaching I work with some incredible Primary Schools in the North Somerset area. We are getting really busy with Schools who need Cover Teachers to support their staff, teaching and delivering pre-planned lessons. These Primary Schools have some nurturing environments, supporting students with their educational development. These schools can offer professional development and great opportunities for you to develop your own experien…

Sports Coach Primary School Support Ad-Hoc support South Bristol Do you have a passion for sports? Do you enjoy working with children? I am currently working with a number of Primary Schools in the South Bristol area who are part of a Large Academy Trust who are seeking a Sports Coach to work on a flexible basis to deliver PE lessons. These schools are known to be a great place to learn and develop your own skill sets by gaining knowledge and advice from other staff members. These Primary Schoo…

Primary Education | Teaching Assistant Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual who enjoys supporting children to reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child’s learning, confidence, and daily school experience? If you’re looking for a Teaching Assistant role within a mainstream primary school supporting a child with additional needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the Role We are currently recruiting f…

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant – Full Time GSL Education are proud to be working exclusively with a specialist school in Bournemouth that is seeking a Full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. The school supports primary-aged pupils with severe, profound and complex learning needs. Many pupils also have additional sensory, physical, medical, social or emotional needs. Responsibilities Support pupils across the Primary Key Stages following a foundation curriculum. Assis…

Affinity Partnerships are looking for full and part-time teaching assistants to work in primary schools in the Weston-Super-Mare area. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children, whether that's as a teaching assistant or another role involving working with children, confidence in working with children with a variety of learning abilities and needs, be encouraging and positive as well as being supportive to their educational needs. The successful applicant: Have a sound und…

Affinity Partnerships are looking for full and part-time teaching assistants to work in primary schools in the Bristol area. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children, whether that's as a teaching assistant or another role involving working with children, confidence in working with children with a variety of learning abilities and needs, be encouraging and positive as well as being supportive to their educational needs. The successful applicant: • Have a sound understanding of Primary Education • Have excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills • Have confidence supporting the KS1, and KS2 curriculum • Have experience of supporting children in all aspects of the curriculum • Will be a team player, as well as using their initiative and good sense of humour • Have experience of working with children with a range of additional needs including Autism, Speech and language difficulties both in smalls groups and 1:1. • Have a positive approach and be flexible to the demands of the job. Benefits of working with Affinity Workforce: • You will be paid to scale • Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns. • Support in writing CV's and job applications. • £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants. • You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training. • Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development. • The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme. Affinity Workforce are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicates will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involved working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents ang eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had a notification from us within 30 days, please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your on details on file for future opportunities.

Teaching Assistant – Specialist College Full-Time | September Start | Teach South Teach South are proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and highly supportive specialist college that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant(s) to join their team this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, autism, and other complex needs. Every day …

Supply Secondary Teaching Assistant | Secondary Schools | Bath Are you a confident and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work from September? We are looking to hear from reliable Secondary Teaching Assistants who are interested in supporting schools across Bath on a supply basis. Start : September Location : Bath Role : Supply Secondary Teaching Assistant Contract : Flexible / ad-hoc supply Pay : Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) About the Role Monarch Education a…

Supply Secondary Teaching Assistant | Secondary Schools | Gloucester Are you a confident and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work from September? We are looking to hear from reliable Secondary Teaching Assistants who are interested in supporting schools across Gloucester on a supply basis. Start : September Location : Gloucester Role : Supply Secondary Teaching Assistant Contract : Flexible / ad-hoc supply Pay : Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) About the Role M…

Supply Secondary Teaching Assistant | Secondary Schools | Bristol Are you a confident and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work from September? We are looking to hear from reliable Secondary Teaching Assistants who are interested in supporting schools across Bristol on a supply basis. Start : September Location : Bristol Role : Supply Secondary Teaching Assistant Contract : Flexible / ad-hoc supply Pay : Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) About the Role Monarch Ed…

General Teaching Assistants Wanted – September Start | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Location: Okehampton & Surrounding Areas Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Competitive daily rates, paid weekly Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity this September? Teaching Personnel is working with a number of welcoming primary and secondary schools across Okehampton and the surrounding areas who are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join the…

Teaching Assistants Wanted – September Start | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Location: Exeter & Surrounding Areas Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Competitive daily rates, paid weekly Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity this September? Teaching Personnel is working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Exeter and the surrounding areas who are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams. Whether you're seeki…

Job Description: Teaching Assistant – Primary, Secondary, SEN Pay: £14.24 p/h Full time – Somerset Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a vibrant school setting. Are you keen to make a positive impact on young peoples learning and development while earning one of the best hourly rates in the market? If this sounds like the right fit for you, I welcome your application. What we offer: >Amazing hourly rate of £14.24 (higher than most) >Long term placements – …

Job Description: Teaching Assistant – Primary, Secondary, SEN Pay: £14.24 p/h Full time – North Somerset Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a vibrant school setting. Are you keen to make a positive impact on young peoples learning and development while earning one of the best hourly rates in the market? If this sounds like the right fit for you, I welcome your application. What we offer: >Amazing hourly rate of £14.24 (higher than most) >Long term placeme…

Primary Teaching Assistant – Flexible School-Based Work Across Plymouth & Surrounding Areas Primary Teaching Assistant Plymouth, Tavistock, Saltash, Launceston & Surrounding Areas Competitive Daily Pay Flexible, Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities Available Start your journey in education with Teaching Personnel! Are you passionate about helping children learn and develop? Whether you're experienced in schools, have worked with children in another setting, or are looking to begin a rewarding career in education, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you. We are recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants to support schools across the local area. Opportunities are available from Nursery through to Year 6 , giving you the chance to work with a variety of age groups and gain valuable classroom experience. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you could: • Support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups • Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons • Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment • Support children with additional learning needs • Build confidence, independence and social skills in pupils • Work across Nursery, Reception, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 Why Choose Teaching Personnel? ✅ Flexible work to suit your availability ✅ Opportunities for daily supply, short-term and long-term placements ✅ Many roles can lead to permanent school positions ✅ Gain experience across a range of primary settings ✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant ✅ Access to CPD and training opportunities We Are Looking For • Positive, enthusiastic and reliable individuals • Experience working with children is desirable but not essential • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A genuine passion for supporting young learners • Ability to adapt to different school environments Whether you're an aspiring teacher, experienced Teaching Assistant, childcare practitioner, nursery worker, sports coach, youth worker or simply someone who enjoys working with children, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the next step towards a rewarding career in education, with opportunities that can develop into long-term and permanent positions. 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.

Job Description: Teaching Assistant – Primary, Secondary, SEN Pay: £14.24 p/h Full time – Somerset Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a vibrant school setting. Are you keen to make a positive impact on young peoples learning and development while earning one of the best hourly rates in the market? If this sounds like the right fit for you, I welcome your application. What we offer: >Amazing hourly rate of £14.24 (higher than most) >Long term placements – …

Job Description: Teaching Assistant – Primary, Secondary, SEN Pay: £14.24 p/h Full time – North Somerset Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a vibrant school setting. Are you keen to make a positive impact on young peoples learning and development while earning one of the best hourly rates in the market? If this sounds like the right fit for you, I welcome your application. What we offer: >Amazing hourly rate of £14.24 (higher than most) >Long term placeme…

Job Description: Teaching Assistant – Primary, Secondary, SEN Pay: £14.24 p/h Full time – North Somerset Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a vibrant school setting. Are you keen to make a positive impact on young peoples learning and development while earning one of the best hourly rates in the market? If this sounds like the right fit for you, I welcome your application. What we offer: >Amazing hourly rate of £14.24 (higher than most) >Long term placeme…

Teaching Assistant | School | Taunton Are you a supportive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for school-based work from September? We are looking to hear from reliable candidates who are interested in supporting pupils and staff at a school in Taunton. Start : September Location : Taunton Role : Teaching Assistant Contract : Supply / flexible cover Pay : Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) About the Role Monarch Education are working with a school in Taunton who are seeki…