Teaching Assistant in Bristol

Join our team as a Teaching Assistant at Emersons Green Primary School!

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Grade 10 £26,824 - £28,142 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £14,809.89 - £15,537.58 p.a.)

Contract: Temporary until 31/08/2026, Linked to EHCP Funding - this contract is linked to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) funding and will continue while the named child remains on roll at the school and funding is in place.

Hours: 23.75 per week, Monday- Friday, 9.00-14.45 (1 hour unpaid break), term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)

Application Closing Date: 12/02/2026 - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview date: w/c 23/02/2026

The Role: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled teaching assistant to join our team supporting both whole classes and individual children. The ideal candidate will have experience in teamwork, effective communication and a proven track record of positively impacting pupil attainment, progress and well-being.

The successful candidate will:

• Have NVQ2/ L2 qualification or equivalent
• Have experience and/or qualifications in working with pupils with Special Needs and be willing to undertake further professional development.
• Be competent in the use of IT.
• Be flexible and versatile in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Enjoy working closely with colleagues as part of an effective team.
• Be highly motivated and well organised.
• Have high expectations of all children in every aspect of school life.
• Have an understanding of inclusion.

Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about this role.

Fluency Duty: This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The School and Trust: Emersons Green Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior, and 2 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities.

At Emersons Green Primary we are Forging Mighty Futures through a pursuit of excellence, building bravery, championing uniqueness and embracing practice and effort. We wish to appoint an energetic and highly motivated teaching assistant to join our successful team on this exciting journey.

Emersons Green is a purpose-designed school, which opened in 2000. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, popular, inclusive community. We cater for 210 mainstream pupils and have a Resource Base for up to 14 pupils who have physical/Visual needs. These children are fully included into the mainstream classes and are supported by Resource Base staff. Our school values of Respect, Empathy, Bravery, Kindness permeate everything we do.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Emersons Green Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 17 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: Our staff’s opinion matters to us, which is why we conduct an annual staff survey to ensure their voice is heard. Additionally, our Wellbeing Committees are here to support staff in the workplace. Support staff benefit from generous leave entitlement.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and discount retail platform to help you save money on various purchases.

How to Apply: All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CVs.

Safeguarding Statement: The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.