Teaching Personnel
Teaching Assistants – Ex Swim Teachers Encouraged to Apply
Location: Bristol
Pay: £90–£105 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a swim teacher or coach looking to transition into a rewarding career in education? Your skills in coaching, behaviour management, and building confidence in young people are highly transferable – and we want to hear from you!
We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming and supportive school environment.
The Role
- Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Assist with engagement, confidence-building, and learning development
- Help manage behaviour and create a positive learning environment
- Work alongside teachers to deliver lessons and activities
- Provide pastoral care and encouragement to pupils
Ideal Background
- Experience as a swim teacher, coach, or instructor
- Confident working with children or young people
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Passion for supporting learning and development
- DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay (£90–£105)
- Weekly pay
- Access to CPD and training to support your transition into education
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- A clear pathway into long-term or permanent roles
Apply Today
If you’re ready to take your coaching experience into the classroom and make a real difference, apply now for a September start.
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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