Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade G SCP 5-6 £24,790-£25,183 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1497018 |
Summary
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 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 FuturesAs a Teaching Assistant at Two Rivers Primary School, 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.Two Rivers Primary School, based in Keynsham, is a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing school where every child is encouraged to thrive. We are proud of our caring, community-focused environment and dedicated team who support pupils to achieve their best academically, socially and emotionally.As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:Supervising and supporting pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning.Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and acting as a role model.Supporting pupils with individual needs and promoting independence and inclusion.Assisting teachers in the implementation of lesson plans, learning strategies, and class activities.Monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and providing feedback to pupils and teachers.Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and enhancing pupil engagement.Helping with classroom organisation, preparation of resources and creating displays.Supervising pupils during out-of-class times, including breaks and school trips.What You’ll Bring to FuturaWe are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant who:Has a good standard of education (5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or above).Holds or is working towards a relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants – desirable).Has recent, relevant experience supporting pupils in the classroom, particularly those with additional needs.Understands child development and barriers to learning.Is a strong communicator, both with pupils and adults.Demonstrates initiative and the ability to support pupils’ progress with minimal supervision.Has excellent ICT skills and uses them effectively to support learning.Works collaboratively as part of a team and values professional growth.Demonstrates 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 GrowthProfessional Growth: CPD, inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.Wellbeing Support: ‘Wellbeing Moments’, flexible working, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Comprehensive Benefits: Defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (e.g. dentist, physiotherapy), and retail discount schemes.Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives.Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work. Key InformationApplication Deadline: 6/7/2025Interviews: To be held shortly thereafterPLEASE 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 SafeguardingFutura 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 Service (DBS) checka Children’s Barred list checktwo satisfactory references (one from your current/most recent employer)satisfactory pre-employment health screening online searchesand, where applicable, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce.Equal OpportunitiesAt 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 their full potential.