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Teaching Assistant - teaching-assistant-5de68693-ed

Bristol

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 3 SCP 5-6

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Join us!

 

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

 

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures

 

As a Teaching Assistant at Chandag Primary School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

Chandag Primary School is a friendly, community-focused school with a strong ethos of inclusion and high expectations for all. Our staff are committed to ensuring every child experiences a broad and engaging curriculum in a supportive and nurturing environment.

 

As Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

Supervising and supporting pupils, ensuring their safety and access to earning

Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and promoting inclusion

Supporting the use of ICT and encouraging pupil independence

Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback

Assisting with planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities

Supporting implementation of behaviour and individual education plans

Preparing learning materials, displays, and general admin tasks

Supporting school activities including lunchtimes and trips

 

What You’ll Bring to Futura

 

We are looking for a supportive and proactive Teaching Assistant who:

Good standard of education (5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or above) – Essential

Relevant TA qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3) – Desirable

First Aid qualification – Desirable

Experience supporting pupils in the classroom – Desirable

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs – Desirable

Understanding of classroom roles and principles of child development – Essential

Strong communication skills and ability to engage pupils

Able to support a range of pupils, including those with additional needs

Good use of initiative and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Demonstrates a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.

Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.

 

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and career progression opportunities

Inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities

Leadership succession programmes and coaching

Wellbeing initiatives including ‘Wellbeing Moments’ and access to EAP

Health Cash-back Plan (e.g. dentist, physio), defined pension schemes and discount platforms

A Trust-wide sustainability commitment through our Climate and Nature strategies

An inclusive, respectful and collaborative working culture

Key Information

 

Application Deadline: 18th July 2025

 

Interviews likely to be held shortly thereafter

Hours of work

5 AM sessions from 0830am to 1230pm

2 PM sessions 1pm-3pm

30 Min Lunch Cover

Subject to change at the Heads discretion

 

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding

 

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For this post, prior to appointment we will apply for:

  Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

- Children’s Barred List check

- Two satisfactory references (one from your most recent employer)

- Pre-employment health screening

- Online searches

- Prohibition check (if applicable)

In some settings, a declaration under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’ may also be required.

 

Equal Opportunities

 

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Closing date for applications: 18-07-2025

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-6

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