Teaching Assistants
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26,824 - £28,142 (£20,266 - £21,261 pro rata) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1539171 |
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Patchway Community School
Post: Teaching Assistants
Contract: Temporary, Term Time Only plus INSET days
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Pay Scale: Grade 10 £26,824 - £28,142 per annum (£20,266 - £21,261 pro rata)
We are looking for two caring, motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and friendly school community.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive, supporting high quality learning, and making a meaningful impact every day.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help create a positive learning environment, provide targeted support where needed, and contribute to the wider life of the school.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
• Builds positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Can work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Shows initiative, flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Has good communication skills and a genuine interest in education.
• Experience working with children or in a school setting is desirable, but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Working with small groups or individual pupils to help them progress.
• Assisting with planning, resources and classroom organisation.
• Contributing to assessment by observing and recording pupil progress.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required.
These are temporary posts for one year with the possibility of extension if funding remains.
Further details and full job description can be found in the attached application pack.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 9am, Friday 20th March 2026
Date of Interviews: TBC
The Olympus Academy Trust – Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.
Post: Teaching Assistants
Contract: Temporary, Term Time Only plus INSET days
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Pay Scale: Grade 10 £26,824 - £28,142 per annum (£20,266 - £21,261 pro rata)
We are looking for two caring, motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and friendly school community.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive, supporting high quality learning, and making a meaningful impact every day.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help create a positive learning environment, provide targeted support where needed, and contribute to the wider life of the school.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
• Builds positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Can work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Shows initiative, flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Has good communication skills and a genuine interest in education.
• Experience working with children or in a school setting is desirable, but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Working with small groups or individual pupils to help them progress.
• Assisting with planning, resources and classroom organisation.
• Contributing to assessment by observing and recording pupil progress.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required.
These are temporary posts for one year with the possibility of extension if funding remains.
Further details and full job description can be found in the attached application pack.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 9am, Friday 20th March 2026
Date of Interviews: TBC
The Olympus Academy Trust – Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.