Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 1)
Actual Annual Salary: £22,213 - £24,211 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
Additional role info: Working Pattern = Monday to Friday
Provisional Start Date: 03 November 2025
Your opportunity to support students to experience the best learning environment and reach their potential:
We are looking for a passionate and driven Level 1 Teaching Assistant to lead to breakfast club and to support children both in the classroom and in 1-2-1/small group activities.
You will support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning, and achieve their full potential.
We are seeking someone who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people, both within and beyond the classroom. You will take responsibility for implementing planned learning activities and teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to children’s responses as appropriate. Working collaboratively with a wide range of academy staff at all levels, you will help deliver excellent educational experiences and champion the life chances of all children in our academy.
Through ongoing training and development, you will be fully supported in your role. This is a term-time-only position, ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting children with special educational needs and is eager to grow within a dynamic and inclusive educational environment.
About you:
You will:
- have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, and how a Teaching Assistant supports students in their learning and development.
- be able to engage with students and manage behaviour effectively on a one-to-one or small group basis, using appropriate strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
- demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to show empathy and actively listen when working with students who may require additional support.
- have good planning and organisational skills, especially in preparing and adapting learning activities and support materials to meet the diverse needs of learners.
- be someone with a genuine interest in working with children and young people, and a strong commitment to inclusion and the acceptance of all learners, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Evergreen Primary Academy:
Evergreen Primary Academy is a vibrant and diverse school for children aged 4-11 in Easton, Bristol. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and compassionate learning community where all citizens are empowered to realise their potential in a challenging, aspirational and supportive environment, to develop into responsible global citizens with self-agency.
We are a school that thrives on diversity and welcome children and families from all over the world to join our happy community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, staff and other local community groups work closely together to ensure that our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, self-belief and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.
Why work at CLF?
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 95% of the pupils who attend Evergreen Primary Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the pupils we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
- Closing Date: 25 September 2025
- Short-listing: 26 September 2025
- Interviews: 03 October 2025
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
