Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS31 3DW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | de241788-8097-4b9b-8af8-37a214b0d20a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Saltford C of E Primary School is seeking a caring, motivated and child‑centred Teaching Assistant to join our warm and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will play a key role in supporting pupils across the school, helping them access learning, grow in confidence and experience success every day.
We are looking for a committed and empathetic individual to provide tailored support for a high‑needs pupil with an EHCP in Year 2, with a particular focus on social communication and social and emotional needs. The role will involve supporting with emotional regulation, helping to access the curriculum, developing social skills, and delivering structured learning support programmes.
As part of our dedicated and compassionate staff team, you’ll help us provide a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment where all children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
About Saltford School
Saltford School is a vibrant, welcoming and high‑achieving primary school with a strong sense of community. We take pride in fostering curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. Our staff work collaboratively to provide rich, memorable experiences for our pupils, grounded in our values and our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations.
Saltford School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to enabling every individual to flourish.
About You
• Bring compassion, energy and commitment to supporting young learners.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, staff and families.
• Have experience supporting children including those with additional needs and/or personal care requirements.
• Use effective behaviour‑support strategies and promote inclusion.
• Provide high‑quality personal care.
• Have good IT skills and support learning using technology.
• Be a reflective, collaborative team member.
What You’ll Do
• Support children individually, in groups or in class to enhance learning.
• Help maintain a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with planning, assessment and preparation of learning materials.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and other professionals.
• Provide high‑quality personal care.
• Supervise and support children at playtimes, lunchtimes, trips and activities.
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued and supported. At Saltford School, you will find a collaborative, friendly and dedicated team, strong commitment to staff wellbeing, purposeful professional development, All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health CashPlan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
How to Apply
To apply and find out more, please click the Apply button.
Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Interviews: Thursday 5th February
Hours/days: 27.9 hours per week/5 days per week
Safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Pre‑employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, online search, health screening and references.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
What the school offers its staff
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued and supported. At Saltford School, you will find a collaborative, friendly and dedicated team, strong commitment to staff wellbeing, purposeful professional development, All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health CashPlan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Saltford C of E Primary School is seeking a caring, motivated and child‑centred Teaching Assistant to join our warm and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will play a key role in supporting pupils across the school, helping them access learning, grow in confidence and experience success every day.
We are looking for a committed and empathetic individual to provide tailored support for a high‑needs pupil with an EHCP in Year 2, with a particular focus on social communication and social and emotional needs. The role will involve supporting with emotional regulation, helping to access the curriculum, developing social skills, and delivering structured learning support programmes.
As part of our dedicated and compassionate staff team, you’ll help us provide a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment where all children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
About Saltford School
Saltford School is a vibrant, welcoming and high‑achieving primary school with a strong sense of community. We take pride in fostering curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. Our staff work collaboratively to provide rich, memorable experiences for our pupils, grounded in our values and our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations.
Saltford School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to enabling every individual to flourish.
About You
• Bring compassion, energy and commitment to supporting young learners.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, staff and families.
• Have experience supporting children including those with additional needs and/or personal care requirements.
• Use effective behaviour‑support strategies and promote inclusion.
• Provide high‑quality personal care.
• Have good IT skills and support learning using technology.
• Be a reflective, collaborative team member.
What You’ll Do
• Support children individually, in groups or in class to enhance learning.
• Help maintain a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with planning, assessment and preparation of learning materials.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and other professionals.
• Provide high‑quality personal care.
• Supervise and support children at playtimes, lunchtimes, trips and activities.
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued and supported. At Saltford School, you will find a collaborative, friendly and dedicated team, strong commitment to staff wellbeing, purposeful professional development, All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health CashPlan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
How to Apply
To apply and find out more, please click the Apply button.
Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Interviews: Thursday 5th February
Hours/days: 27.9 hours per week/5 days per week
Safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Pre‑employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, online search, health screening and references.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
What the school offers its staff
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued and supported. At Saltford School, you will find a collaborative, friendly and dedicated team, strong commitment to staff wellbeing, purposeful professional development, All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health CashPlan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.