Teaching Assistant

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Term Time Only + 2 inset days

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Actual Salary: £19,048.44 - £19,350.73

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has a good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience (e.g. substantial experience as a Teaching Assistant).
• Has an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Has an understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning
• Is able to plan and implement effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving,
• Is a natural communicator with the ability to relate to both pupils and adults.

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Two Rivers CofE Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

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.

Two Rivers School is seeking a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, helping pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Two Rivers Primary School

Two Rivers Church of England Primary School in Keynsham is a growing and forward‑thinking school that provides an exceptionally well‑designed and enriching curriculum. As an inclusive Church school, it is rooted in the Christian vision of life in all its fullness and is committed to nurturing every child academically, spiritually and emotionally. Pupils are supported to flourish within a caring community that promotes kindness, respect, courage and aspiration, enabling them to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Two Rivers CofE Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD Teaching Assistant.pdf - 330 KB (opens in new tab)Futura-Recruitment-Pack-March-2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)