Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Bristol seeks a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support pupils and enhance their educational experience. The position emphasizes personal development and values a collaborative, inclusive environment. Successful candidates will assist in delivering the curriculum while promoting well-being and discipline among students. The apprenticeship lasts until July 2027, with a start date of January 2026, and offers professional growth opportunities and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Wellbeing support initiatives

Generous pension schemes

Health Cash-back Plan

Multiple retail discount schemes

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the Trust.
• Maintain good order and discipline.
• Engage pupils of all abilities to reach their full potential.

Skills

Good standard of education (5 x GCSEs English and Maths C or above)

Ability to self-study

Ability to work with a range of people and children

Confidence, enthusiasm, and self-motivation

Ability to supervise a group of pupils

Ability to plan effective play-based activities

Passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment

Collaborative approach and willingness to develop professionally

Job description

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 as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Four Acres Academy

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 Futures

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Four Acres Academy 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.

Four Acres Academy is a dynamic primary school in Withywood, Bristol, where children are inspired to achieve, believe, and grow. With a strong emphasis on community and personal development, the school offers a creative and engaging learning experience for all pupils.

Purpose of the role of a Teaching Assistant Apprentice (see the JD for accountabilities):

You will be responsible for supporting pupils within the Trust. The successful candidate will bring our innovative curriculum to life, as you maintain good order and discipline, engage pupils of all abilities to reach their full potential.

What You’ll Bring To Futura

• Have a good standard of education (5 x GCSEs English and Maths C or above)
• Have proven ability to self‑study
• Have proven ability to work with a range of people and children
• Be confident, enthusiastic and self‑motivated
• Be able to supervise a group of pupils
• Can plan effective play‑based activities
• Demonstrate 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 Growth

• Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
• Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like Wellbeing Moments, flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash‑back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
• Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

Key Information

• Application Deadline: 14th December 2025
• Interviews are likely to be held soon after this date
• Start date: 1st January 2026
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week Monday Friday 0830 1530, which includes 1 day at college. Term Time only plus 1 week.
• Contract Type: Fixed until the end of the apprenticeship 1st July 2027. During this time, you will work closely with an education provider who will support your training and development.
• PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.