Teaching Assistant - Permanent in Bristol

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 1)
Actual Annual Salary: £21,012 - £22,903 (based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B, based on full‑time hours)

Responsibilities

• Support the educational, personal, and social development of students under the guidance of teaching and support staff.
• Help pupils access the curriculum, remain engaged, and achieve their full potential.
• Deliver planned learning activities and teaching programmes, adapting support to meet the needs and responses of pupils where necessary.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the academy to provide high‑quality educational experiences and promote the success and wellbeing of every child.

Qualifications

• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, and how a Teaching Assistant supports students in their learning and development.
• Ability to engage students and manage behaviour effectively on a one‑to‑one or small‑group basis, using appropriate strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
• Commitment to undertake relevant qualifications, such as NVQ Level 2/3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, and a current first‑aid qualification.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and active listening when working with students who may require additional support.
• Good planning and organisational skills, particularly in preparing and adapting learning activities and support materials to meet diverse learner needs.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people, and a strong commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all learners, regardless of abilities or backgrounds.
• Skilled Worker visas are not sponsored for this role.

Benefits

• 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 training, apprenticeships, and 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.
• Additional benefits such as a cycle‑to‑work scheme and on‑site parking.

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 under‑represented and global‑majority groups across ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms.

As a Disability Confident and 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.