Youth Work to Classroom Support

From Youth Work to Classroom Support: Become a Teaching Assistant!

Are you a passionate youth worker ready to bring your energy, empathy, and experience into the classroom?
If you love working with young people, understand the challenges they face, and want to make a difference every single day — becoming a Teaching Assistant (TA) could be your perfect next step!

Location: Bristol
Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Contract: Term-time only (perfect for work-life balance!) - we have positions starting ASAP and for September 2025.

Why transition to schools?

As a youth worker, you already have the skills that schools lookf for:

•  Strong communication
•  Relationship-building with young people
•  Behaviour support strategies
•  Emotional intelligence
•  Adaptability and patience
• Role modelling 

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be supporting students in their learning journey, helping with behaviour and engagement, and playing a vital role in the classroom community. It's a chance to make a difference every single day — in a structured, supportive school environment.

What We look For:

• Experience working with young people (in or out of school)

• A positive, proactive attitude

• A genuine passion for education and youth development

• Ability to work well in a team

• Desire to learn and grow in the education sector

What We Offer You:

• Ongoing CPD and training
• Pathways into teaching or pastoral roles
• A welcoming and inclusive team
• Regular support from experienced staff
• A chance to shape young lives in a meaningful way
• Team Teach Training 
• Termly Check ins 

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.
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