Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 1
Actual Annual Salary: £21,087 - £22,985 (Based on 37 hours per week, term time only)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,136 - £27,398 (CLF Grade B) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7:45am – 3:30pm)
This is an opportunity for a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality support within the classroom to help young people reach their full potential.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills, who will assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues.
You will be:
Able to demonstrate ability to work at a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating an ability to understand and convey complex information.
Able to demonstrate a keen interest in working with children and commitment to
inclusion and acceptance of all.
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 a diverse and inclusive community of 35 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. 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: 4 July 2025 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 7 July 2025
• Interviews: 14 July 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.
