Connex - Bristol
Secondary School Staff – Various Roles
Location: Cheltenham and surrounding areas
Salary: £95 – £300 per day, depending on experience and the role | Weekly PAYE Pay
Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
Are you looking to start or develop your career in education?
Connex Education is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work in a variety of secondary schools across Cheltenham and the surrounding areas from September 2026 through to July 2027.
We have a wide range of flexible opportunities available, including long-term, short-term, and day-to-day assignments to suit your availability and career aspirations.
Whether you’re an experienced education professional or looking to take your first step into the classroom, we’d love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting for:
• Trainee Teaching Assistants
• Trainee Cover Supervisors
• Trainee Teachers
• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• Cover Supervisors
• Qualified Teachers
• Learning Support Assistants
• Behaviour Support Staff
• Other experienced secondary school support staff
If you’re passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and hold a degree, we can help you find the right opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:
• Supporting teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Providing classroom support to students with a range of learning needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging student engagement.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Following school policies and maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professionalism.
Why Join Connex Education?
• Competitive daily rates of pay from £95 – £300 per day, depending on experience and the role.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Flexible work to fit around your availability and career goals.
• Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and permanent positions.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training to support you in today’s classroom.
• Dedicated support with CVs, interview preparation, and career development.
• A friendly consultant who will work closely with you to find the right role.
Person Specification
• A degree is essential.
• Experience working with young people or within a school is desirable but not essential for trainee positions.
• We welcome applications from:
o Graduates considering a career in teaching.
o Aspiring Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors.
o Trainee Teachers.
o Experienced school support staff.
o Qualified Teachers seeking flexible work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive, and adaptable approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and diversity in education.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re looking for a rewarding role in education or want to gain valuable classroom experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to explore the exciting opportunities available across Cheltenham and the surrounding areas.
To find out more, contact Michelle at the Bristol office on 0117 486 5001 or email [email protected].
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All applicants are assessed solely on merit.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.