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 Four Acres Academy as a Teaching Assistant!
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 Four Acres Academy, 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.
Four Acres Academy is a dynamic primary school in Withywood, Bristol, where children are inspired to achieve, believe, and grow. With a strong emphasis on community and personal development, the school offers a creative and engaging learning experience for all pupils.
Purpose of the role of a Teaching Assistant (see the JD for accountabilities):
Under the supervision of the class teacher, to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and development needs of pupils. This will involve assisting teachers with the organisational and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school.
What You’ll Bring to Futura:
We are looking for a motivated and inspirational teaching assistant who will:
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).
Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Have an understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning
Be able to plan and implement effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving,
Be a natural communicator with the ability to relate to both pupils and adults.
Demonstrate 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
Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.
Key Information:
Application Deadline: 16/10/25 @23:59
Interviews are likely to be held soon thereafter
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
Working Arrangements: Permanent, 32.50 hours per week, term time only + 5 days
Visits to the school are welcome, please call to request.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.
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 will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.
The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.