Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Actual Annual Salary: £19,511 - £21,267 Based on hours and weeks worked.

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Term Time Only plus inset days

Contract Length: Fixed term until 31 August 2026

Hours: Part Time, 32.5 Hours

Additional role info: 6.5 hours per day Monday to Friday

Are you looking for an entry level role that will involve supporting a busy classroom and teacher? 

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with the passion and drive to make a difference to the lives of young people, both within and beyond the classroom, supporting the delivery of excellent education experiences and championing the life chances of all children in our academy.

Through providing key educational, personal and social developmental support under the guidance of teaching colleagues you will support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques, enabling them to access the curriculum, and engage with their learning to achieve their full potential. You will be working with a wide range of academy staff at all levels, receiving full ongoing training to support your development and have the ability to work term time only.

About you:

You will:

• have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
• be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
• 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.
• have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
• be someone with 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 Begbrook Primary Academy:

Begbrook Academy is a three-form entry primary school with a pre-school, situated in Stapleton, on the outskirts of Bristol. Our school population is culturally, socially and economically diverse.  We are an inclusive school, and we recognise the many different barriers to learning that can exist. We pride ourselves on our school values of being kind, safe, respectful and ambitious.

We are situated on the edge of Snuff Mills, a beautiful and historic section of the Frome Valley walkway that is rich in nature. Our school is set within extensive grounds, comprising of a large school field, conservation area, meadow, orchard, four playground spaces including trim trails and a multi-use games area.

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 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: 17 November 2025 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting Date: 18 November 2025
• Interview Date: 25 November 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.

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.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role. 

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.