At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead learning and support classroom activities to inspire young minds.
- Company: Join the Palladian Academy Trust, a community-focused educational organisation.
- Benefits: Permanent contract, term time only, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a focus on equitable outcomes for all students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in education is a plus, but passion and dedication are key.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant
The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership.
Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’Churchfields, the Village School is a thriving two site rural Church of England primary school, based at Atworth and Monkton Farleigh villages.
Both sites teach in mixed-age classes with an all through primary age range at both bases.
Both sites are easily accessible from Bristol and Bath.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team at our Atworth base.
We are seeking an experienced professional to work a split role across the week.
You will lead learning for one day per week as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and provide vital classroom support for four days as a Teaching Assistant.
Alongside this, the successful candidate will support the Midday Meals Team over lunchtime.
We take pride in our diverse, inclusive workforce where every single staff member plays a vital role.
Working hand-in-hand with our Class Teachers and SENDCo, you will bring planned learning activities and programmes to life for our pupils, inspiring them to break barriers and communicating with parents to establish positive home/school relationships.
- A dedication to making a difference to young people’s lives and educational journey.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and colleagues.
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in diverse classroom environments.
- A commitment to continual learning and growth.
- The vision and values of Churchfields The Village School and the Palladian Academy Trust.
- Experience in an educational or similar setting is an advantage but not essential.
Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from candidates keen for a rewarding and purposeful career change who feel strongly about achieving equitable outcomes for all.
This is a permanent contract, working 31.5 hours per week, five days a week. (23 hours as a Teaching Assistant, 6 hours as a HLTA and 2.5 hours as a MDSA per week).
The post is term time only plus one Trust Development Day.
If you are passionate about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.
Closing
Date: Midnight, Sunday 6 September 2026.
Interviews: During the first week of Term 1.
Commencement date: September/October 2026.
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