Teaching Assistant Part Time

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Actual Salary SCP 5 - £11584.21 SCP 6 - £11,768.04

Teaching Assistant Part Time 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.

Bridge Farm School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school committed to nurturing every child’s potential. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching practices, and dedication to student wellbeing and achievement.

As Teaching Assistant (Primary) at Bridge Farm 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.

As Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

Supporting the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences for pupils.

Promoting child independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Assisting children with personal care tasks including toileting, feeding, and mobility support.

Helping maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.

Using effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.

Supporting children individually, in groups or as a class to access the curriculum.

Preparing the classroom for lessons and assisting with learning materials.

Using ICT skills to advance child learning.

Supervising children during lessons, lunchtimes, and school trips.

Collaborating with staff, parents, and professionals to support pupil development.

What You’ll Bring to Futura

We are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant who:

Qualifications:

Good standard of education (5 x GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or above) or equivalent experience.

For nursery roles: Minimum Level 2 early years education and childcare qualification.

Experience:

Ability to provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity.

Experience supporting children in the classroom and working collaboratively with staff.

Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to support children with additional needs and personal care requirements.

Good IT skills and ability to use technology to support learning.

Attributes:

Resilient, flexible, and committed to professional development.

Demonstrates Futura values and behaviours in the workplace.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to providing our staff with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed and feel valued. We offer extensive CPD programmes, wellbeing initiatives, generous pension schemes, health cashback plans, and access to retail discounts. We also promote environmental sustainability and an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Key Information:

Application Deadline: 19th October 2026

Interview Date: To be arranged shortly after closing date

Start Date: 3rd November 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 19.5 3 days per week term-time only +3 INSET days Monday, Tuesday Wednesday.

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. 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, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches 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.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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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