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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 23 May 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 07 June 2026
Location: Bristol, Not recorded, BS31 1PH
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ef1d68b4-9f92-4213-8358-fc722e505527

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work
• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
• Is qualified to degree level or equivalent and has qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Wellsway School and IKB Academy, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Further details about the role

Wellsway School and IKB Academy are seeking a motivated and values-driven Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity in our learners. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Wellsway School and IKB Academy

Wellsway School is a well-established secondary school in Keynsham with a strong academic tradition and inclusive ethos. It provides students with a high-quality education and a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests, leadership skills, and character.

IKB Academy in Keynsham is a small and specialist secondary school with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education. It provides a unique and supportive environment for students who are passionate about practical, real-world learning and career preparation.

Wellsway School and IKB Academy areproud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

About You

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.

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