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Frampton Cotterell CE VC Primary School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is looking to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover classes and support staff during absences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to a strong Christian ethos and children’s well-being. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach. This is a permanent role with a start date of 3/11/25 or earlier.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in primary education.
• Ability to support the school’s Christian ethos.
• Flexible to adapt to last-minute changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover and support for whole classes.
• Support staff during PPA and absences.
• Prioritize children's needs in all actions.

Skills

Effective teaching and learning strategies

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to children's well-being

Education

Experience working throughout the primary phase

Experience teaching whole classes and groups

Job description

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Hours: 28 hours 45mins per week with 1 hour lunchbreak

We are looking to appoint an excellent, experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide cover and support for whole classes across the school. The successful applicant will cover PPA, as well as staff absences.

We are looking for a committed person who:

- is committed to supporting the strong Christian ethos of the school;

- has a wider knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies;

- has experience of working throughout the primary phase;

- has experience of teaching whole classes and groups;

- is committed to the well-being of all children and puts children’s needs at the centre of everything they do

The successful candidate has to have excellent interpersonal skills and be flexible as there will be times when plans may have to change at the last minute.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Applicants must be in sympathy with the school’s strong Christian ethos. Please contact the school for more details. We welcome visits to our school and there is a tour on Monday 8th September 2025 at 4pm. Please call the office to book.

Interviews to be held w/b 15th September 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Frampton Cotterell CE VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Start date: 3/11/25 or earlier

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 28 hours 45mins per week with 1 hour lunchbreak

Grade: Hay 8 (£31,586-34,314 pro rata term time only)

We are looking to appoint an excellent, experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide cover and support for whole classes across the school. The successful applicant will cover PPA, as well as staff absences.

We are looking for a committed person who:

- is committed to supporting the strong Christian ethos of the school;

- has a wider knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies;

- has experience of working throughout the primary phase;

- has experience of teaching whole classes and groups;

- is committed to the well-being of all children and puts children’s needs at the centre of everything they do

The successful candidate has to have excellent interpersonal skills and be flexible as there will be times when plans may have to change at the last minute.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Applicants must be in sympathy with the school’s strong Christian ethos. Please contact the school for more details. We welcome visits to our school and there is a tour on Monday 8th September 2025 at 4pm. Please call the office to book.

Interviews to be held w/b 15th September 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Frampton Cotterell CE VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.