Job Title: Student Support (TA Level 1)
Actual Annual Salary: £7,442 - £8,111 Based on hours and working weeks.
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on Full Time hours, All year round.
Contract Type: Fixed Contract until August 2027
Hours: Part-Time, 12 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
Working Pattern: Likely to be Monday and Tuesday, but dependant on student timetables and so days of work will be confirmed at interview stage.
Provisional Start Date: October 2026 (Subject to completion of pre employment checks)
Your opportunity to support students to thrive and achieve their potential:
We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and committed individual to support the academic, personal, and social development of students within our Post-16 provision. Working under the guidance of teaching and pastoral colleagues, you will help students access the curriculum, develop independent learning skills, and engage fully in their studies, enabling them to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
We are seeking someone who is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, both inside and beyond the classroom. You will support the delivery of planned learning activities and programmes, adapting your approach in response to students' needs and progress as well as support SEND students. Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience, you will help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can succeed.
Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and wider academy staff, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality educational experiences and promoting the wellbeing, achievement, and future life chances of all students within our Post-16 community.
We are committed to your professional growth and will provide ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure you feel confident, supported, and equipped to succeed in your role.
About you:
You will:
- have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, and how a Student Support worker supports students in their learning and development.
- be able to engage 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 learners.
- be someone with a genuine interest in working with people at Key Stage 5 level 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 CLF Post 16:
The CLF Post 16 Academy is situated in South Gloucestershire, hosted at John Cabot Academy, and serves the students of Bristol across two local authorities. We are a centre of education for ages 16-19 offering a range of level 1, 2 and 3 vocational courses and a full breadth of A Level qualifications.
We are an Academy that values the diversity of our rich community and expects the highest of standards for our students and staff body. The unwavering ambition we hold is for students to flourish during their time of study with us, access an exciting and enriched experience, develop a resilience to learning and achieve their full potential.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the recent inspection, describing the provision as inclusive and aspirational. High quality teaching with a comprehensive careers programme support students to thrive at CLF Post 16; the provision’s ethos of “Care, Believe, Achieve” is fully realised. Students, including those who have previously had negative educational experiences, thrive with CLF Post 16, this is the result of thoughtful academic and pastoral support along with effective and strong safeguarding systems.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, 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: 27 August 2026
Short-listing: 28 August 2026
Interviews: 3 September 2026
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.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
