Level 1 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £21,523 - £23,460 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS14 8SJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1479166 |
Summary
Job Title: Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Actual Annual Salary: £21,523 - £23,460 Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,136 - £27,398 (CLF Grade B) based on 37 hours per week. Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Lansdown Park Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
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. be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis. 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 Lansdown Park Academy:Lansdown Park Academy is a Pupil Referral Unit / Early Intervention Base based in Stockwood in South Bristol.
We provide education for pupils from KS1-3 who require additional support around their behaviour. Pupils receive a tailored curriculum that supports them to re-engage with education and to help prepare and plan for their next steps. We also offer a successful ‘Outreach’ programme where pupils are supported through weekly intervention sessions but remain with their home school. Why work at CLF?
As a Level 1 Teaching Assistant within Lansdown Park Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.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 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: 22 May 2025We 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.
Actual Annual Salary: £21,523 - £23,460 Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,136 - £27,398 (CLF Grade B) based on 37 hours per week. Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Lansdown Park Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
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. be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis. 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 Lansdown Park Academy:Lansdown Park Academy is a Pupil Referral Unit / Early Intervention Base based in Stockwood in South Bristol.
We provide education for pupils from KS1-3 who require additional support around their behaviour. Pupils receive a tailored curriculum that supports them to re-engage with education and to help prepare and plan for their next steps. We also offer a successful ‘Outreach’ programme where pupils are supported through weekly intervention sessions but remain with their home school. Why work at CLF?
As a Level 1 Teaching Assistant within Lansdown Park Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.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 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: 22 May 2025We 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.