Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Actual Annual Salary: £22,213 - £24,211 (Based on 37 hours per week, Term Time only)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941- £28,275 (CLF Grade B) (Based on 37 hours per week, All Year Round)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus INSET days)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Provisional Start Date: 3 Sep 2026 (pending completion of pre‑employment checks)

Your opportunity to support students to experience the best learning environment and reach their potential: We are looking for a passionate and driven Level 1 Teaching Assistant to assist in the educational, personal, and social development of students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues at Broadoak Academy. Supporting our students in lessons and on a 1‑1 basis, you should be patient, understanding while being able to get the best out of students. At Broadoak we have a high percentage of students with SEN needs, and you will be joining a highly experienced SEN team. We are seeking someone who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people, both within and beyond the classroom. You will take responsibility for implementing planned learning activities and teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to children’s responses as appropriate. Working collaboratively with a wide range of academy staff at all levels, you will help deliver excellent educational experiences and champion the life chances of all children in our academy. Through ongoing training and development, you will be fully supported in your role. This is a term‑time‑only position, ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting children and is eager to grow within a dynamic and inclusive educational environment.

About you:

• Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, and how a Teaching Assistant supports students in their learning and development.
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour effectively on a one‑to‑one or small group basis, using appropriate strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
• Be committed to undertaking relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to show empathy and actively listen when working with students who may require additional support.
• Have good planning and organisational skills, especially in preparing and adapting learning activities and support materials to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Be someone with a genuine interest in working with children and young people, and a strong commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all learners, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.

About Broadoak Academy: Broadoak Academy is an ever‑growing secondary school located in Weston‑Super‑Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the town. We are proud to be an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well‑balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, well‑being and futures.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry‑average occupational maternity pay.

Immigration status: Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

Accessibility: As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.