Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 - SCP 11 - 17 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Soundwell, Bristol, BS16 4RL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1536919 |
Summary
Job Description:Teaching Assistant - 4 positions available Grade: 5 SCP 11 - 17 - ACTUAL - £21,238.24 - £23,411.73
Responsible to: Classroom Teacher/Tutor/Head of Department
Hours of Work: Term Time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – Including 5 inset days. 32.5hr per week
Monday 8:30 - 3:00
Tuesday: 8:30 – 3:00
Wednesday: 8:30 – 4:30
Thursday: 8:30 – 3:00
Friday: 8:30 - 2:40Job PurposeTo work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff & within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas & will involve assisting the teacher or SENCo in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. When supervising whole classes, the primary focus will be to maintain good order, to keep pupils on task, respond to questions & assist pupils to undertake set learning activities.
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport for PupilsAttend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, as appropriateSupervise & support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learningDevelop a good knowledge of pupils’ individual special educational needs and implement appropriate strategies as outlined on the students’ profileUse specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupilsAssist with the development of student profiles, target action plans and individual intervention plansEstablish constructive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectationsPromote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupilsSupport pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needsEncourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activitiesSet challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independenceEmploy strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-relianceProvide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievementTo provide pastoral support for pupils, within an agreed system of supervisionSupport For TeacherWork with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environmentWork with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriateMonitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectivesProvide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidenceBe responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requestedUndertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progressPromote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviourLiaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directedAdminister and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/testsProvide general clerical/admin support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etcSupervise whole classes including tutor groups occasionally, during the short term absence of the teacher or tutor, register students, delivering set activities and maintaining good orderSupport the role of the tutor, including the delivery of small group activities or mentoring within an agreed system of supervisionSupport for the CurriculumImplement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes including 1:1 and small group interventions adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needsImplement local and national learning strategiesSupport the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its useHelp pupils to access learning activities through specialist supportDetermine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resourcesTo attend all department meetings and relevant staff meetingsTo attend all training courses as directed
To participate in the School’s Performance Management Review process and make use of professional development opportunitiesTo play an active and positive roleTo familiarise yourself with the working practices of the Department and adhere to them at all times
To maintain confidentiality according to organisation and legal requirementsTo be aware of equal opportunities policies and principles and health & safety regulations
The postholder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies & guidelines,reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager
To undertake other duties that can be reasonably expected of and are relevant to the level and nature of the postThis job description only contains the main accountabilities relating to the posts and does not describe in detail all of the duties required to carry them outPhysical Effort & Working EnvironmentThe postholder will be expected to undertake bending,stretching and lifting in the course of their duties e.g. preparing the classroom,displaying pupils work,assist pupils during lesson times,engaging in activities led by the teacher.There may be an increased level of physical effort required for children with personal or specialist needsDuring occasional periods of supervision there will be an expectation that the postholder will be exposed to heat & cold which on occasions,for example adverse weather conditions,may be higher than normalPersonal SpecificationEssential
Evidence of a good basic education, especially in English and Maths
A friendly and courteous mannerThe ability to plan & implementing effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving (under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision)
Ability to relate well to both children and adults
A relevant,recognised qualification such as the NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants,Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education,NVQ Level 3 Childcare in Education,City and Guilds Advanced Certificate in Learning Support (A relevant professional qualification e.g. Teaching,Social Work or Nursing would be treated as equivalent for these purposes.) or the post holder should have HLTA status.A minimum of 2 years recent,relevant experience, which demonstrates the postholder,has applied a wide range of strategies supporting children and successful experience of delivering education programmes over a longer period,e.g. 6 – 8 weeks,with minimum supervision onlyUnderstanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning
Basic understanding and use of technology ie Microsoft Office, Internet, email, use of photocopiers etc
Evidence of working constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy or numeracy or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE (Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education) etcAbility to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Desirable
Appropriate knowledge of general first aid
General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies/codes of practiceApplications can close early if suitable candidate is found
Responsible to: Classroom Teacher/Tutor/Head of Department
Hours of Work: Term Time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – Including 5 inset days. 32.5hr per week
Monday 8:30 - 3:00
Tuesday: 8:30 – 3:00
Wednesday: 8:30 – 4:30
Thursday: 8:30 – 3:00
Friday: 8:30 - 2:40Job PurposeTo work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff & within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas & will involve assisting the teacher or SENCo in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. When supervising whole classes, the primary focus will be to maintain good order, to keep pupils on task, respond to questions & assist pupils to undertake set learning activities.
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport for PupilsAttend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, as appropriateSupervise & support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learningDevelop a good knowledge of pupils’ individual special educational needs and implement appropriate strategies as outlined on the students’ profileUse specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupilsAssist with the development of student profiles, target action plans and individual intervention plansEstablish constructive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectationsPromote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupilsSupport pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needsEncourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activitiesSet challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independenceEmploy strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-relianceProvide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievementTo provide pastoral support for pupils, within an agreed system of supervisionSupport For TeacherWork with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environmentWork with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriateMonitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectivesProvide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidenceBe responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requestedUndertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progressPromote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviourLiaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directedAdminister and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/testsProvide general clerical/admin support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etcSupervise whole classes including tutor groups occasionally, during the short term absence of the teacher or tutor, register students, delivering set activities and maintaining good orderSupport the role of the tutor, including the delivery of small group activities or mentoring within an agreed system of supervisionSupport for the CurriculumImplement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes including 1:1 and small group interventions adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needsImplement local and national learning strategiesSupport the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its useHelp pupils to access learning activities through specialist supportDetermine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resourcesTo attend all department meetings and relevant staff meetingsTo attend all training courses as directed
To participate in the School’s Performance Management Review process and make use of professional development opportunitiesTo play an active and positive roleTo familiarise yourself with the working practices of the Department and adhere to them at all times
To maintain confidentiality according to organisation and legal requirementsTo be aware of equal opportunities policies and principles and health & safety regulations
The postholder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies & guidelines,reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager
To undertake other duties that can be reasonably expected of and are relevant to the level and nature of the postThis job description only contains the main accountabilities relating to the posts and does not describe in detail all of the duties required to carry them outPhysical Effort & Working EnvironmentThe postholder will be expected to undertake bending,stretching and lifting in the course of their duties e.g. preparing the classroom,displaying pupils work,assist pupils during lesson times,engaging in activities led by the teacher.There may be an increased level of physical effort required for children with personal or specialist needsDuring occasional periods of supervision there will be an expectation that the postholder will be exposed to heat & cold which on occasions,for example adverse weather conditions,may be higher than normalPersonal SpecificationEssential
Evidence of a good basic education, especially in English and Maths
A friendly and courteous mannerThe ability to plan & implementing effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving (under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision)
Ability to relate well to both children and adults
A relevant,recognised qualification such as the NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants,Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education,NVQ Level 3 Childcare in Education,City and Guilds Advanced Certificate in Learning Support (A relevant professional qualification e.g. Teaching,Social Work or Nursing would be treated as equivalent for these purposes.) or the post holder should have HLTA status.A minimum of 2 years recent,relevant experience, which demonstrates the postholder,has applied a wide range of strategies supporting children and successful experience of delivering education programmes over a longer period,e.g. 6 – 8 weeks,with minimum supervision onlyUnderstanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning
Basic understanding and use of technology ie Microsoft Office, Internet, email, use of photocopiers etc
Evidence of working constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy or numeracy or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE (Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education) etcAbility to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Desirable
Appropriate knowledge of general first aid
General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies/codes of practiceApplications can close early if suitable candidate is found