Teaching Assistant in Bristol

Meadowbrook Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027. Hours for this role are 12 per week and will be worked from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. The successful candidate will work term time only plus inset days.

This role involves working alongside class teachers to support and improve the academic progress of our learners with special educational needs or disabilities. We are looking for a kind, dedicated and considerate TA who will have the energy and enthusiasm to support and nurture some of our most vulnerable learners.

All candidates must have a good standard of general education, to include Maths and English at GCSE level 4 or above or equivalent qualification and NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or other relevant experience and qualification.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible and Family Friendly policies
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Olympus Academy Trust – Meadowbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.

Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.