Aspiring Secondary Teacher

Bristol
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
Ideal for Graduates & Future Teachers

Thinking about becoming a secondary school teacher but want classroom experience first?

I am recruiting Aspiring Secondary Teachers to work within mainstream secondary schools across Bristol, providing valuable classroom experience before moving into teacher training.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, future PGCE applicants, Schools Direct candidates, or anyone considering a long-term career in education.

You'll gain first-hand experience working with secondary-aged students, supporting learning, behaviour and engagement while developing the skills that schools and teacher training providers value most.

✅ About the Role

As an Aspiring Secondary Teacher, you will:

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 lessons
• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 interventions
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support
• Help students stay engaged and make progress
• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Develop an understanding of lesson delivery, planning and assessment
• Gain practical experience in a range of secondary school environments

This role offers an excellent foundation for future teacher training applications.

✅ What Experience Will You Gain?

You'll develop:

✅ Classroom management skills

✅ Behaviour management techniques

✅ Confidence working with secondary-aged students

✅ An understanding of SEND and inclusion

✅ Experience supporting different learning styles

✅ Knowledge of safeguarding and educational practices

✅ Experience working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

✅ Insight into the realities of modern secondary education

✅ Who This Role Suits

We are particularly interested in:

• Graduates considering a PGCE
• Schools Direct applicants
• Future Secondary Teachers
• Education Studies graduates
• Humanities graduates
• English graduates
• Maths graduates
• Science graduates
• Psychology graduates
• Sports graduates
• Individuals looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training

Whether you're certain about teaching or still exploring your options, this role provides valuable school-based experience.

✅ What We're Looking For

You'll ideally be:

✔ Enthusiastic and eager to learn

✔ Confident communicating with young people

✔ Adaptable and resilient

✔ Interested in education and child development

✔ Professional and reliable

✔ Comfortable supporting a variety of needs and behaviours

✔ Passionate about helping students succeed

✔ Able to build positive relationships with both students and staff

✅ Why Apply?

• Gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training
• Work within a variety of mainstream secondary schools
• Learn from experienced teaching professionals
• Build confidence and classroom presence
• Strengthen future PGCE or Schools Direct applications
• Access training and CPD opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

✅ Requirements

• Degree-level qualification (or currently completing your degree)
• Interest in pursuing a career within education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with young people is desirable
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Apply Today

If you're considering a future in teaching and want meaningful classroom experience before taking the next step, I'd love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris
emilia.harris@teachingpersonnel.com
0117 239 1557

Apply today and start building the skills, confidence and experience that could launch your teaching career.