Four Acres Academy is seeking a motivated teaching assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the learning, independence and wellbeing of pupils, ensuring every child is able to access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience success.
Initially you will support a delightful child with autism, who attends our nurture base in the mornings and re-joins his class for the afternoons. This role will continue until the pupil moves to another setting (although these are no plans for this at present). At this point, the successful candidate will be deployed in line with current needs at the school.
About Four Acres Academy
Four Acres Academy is a dynamic nursery, pre-school and 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.
Four Acres Academy is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
•Good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience
•Ability to plan and implement effective actions for children at risk of underachieving
•Natural communicator with the ability to relate well to both children and adults
•Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Four Acres Academy, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.
All 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.
How to Apply
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Closing date: 20/03/2026
Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter
Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school for a mutually convenient date.
Role information:
Term time only + 5 inset days
Expected start date: 20/04/2026
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 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