Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Minerva Primary Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing & career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Minerva Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support children across age groups, delivering planned learning activities and interventions in an inclusive, nurturing environment.

The role offers 32.5 hours per week during term time with inset days, a permanent contract, and the chance to contribute to pupils' social and emotional development while working closely with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Passion for helping children reach their potential.
• Understanding of TA role and pupil development.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils individually and in groups.
• Patience, resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Willingness to support pupils across ages and needs.
• GCSE English & Maths (C/4) or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake training to support development.

Responsibilities

• Support educational, social and emotional development through planned activities and interventions.
• Create positive learning experiences, promote engagement and monitor pupil progress.

Skills

Inclusion & safeguarding

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Actual Annual Salary:£20,156 - £21,968 Based on hours and week worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary:£26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours:32.5 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only plus Inset days

Additional information:6.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday

Potential Start Date: 02 November 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and well-being:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join the team at Minerva Primary Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive both academically and personally within an inclusive and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will be equally comfortable working independently and as part of a strong, collaborative team that champions inclusion and believes every child can succeed. You will be willing to support children across different age groups and developmental stages, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and ensuring all pupils can access learning and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with teachers and other colleagues, you will support the educational, social and emotional development of pupils through the delivery of planned learning activities and interventions. You will help create positive learning experiences, promote engagement, and contribute to measurable improvements in pupil attainment, confidence and wellbeing.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Has a genuine passion for improving the life chances of children and helping them reach their full potential.
• Understands the role of a Teaching Assistant and how to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing within the classroom.
• Is able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and carers.
• Can engage and motivate children on a one-to-one basis and within small groups, using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and emotional intelligence when supporting children with a wide range of needs.
• Is adaptable and confident in supporting pupils of different ages, abilities and developmental stages, including those with additional needs.
• Has strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development.
• Holds GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent, and is willing to undertake relevant training and qualifications to support ongoing development.

About Miverva Primary Academy:

Minerva Primary Academy is a happy and successful school. We are a popular two-form entry primary school located in Fishponds, Bristol with a committed staff and a purpose-built modern building and unique playground. Our school ethos is 'Learning, Believing, Growing, Achieving' and everything we do is underpinned by our high expectations and a love of lifelong learning. To support our children to understand themselves as effective learners, we explicitly teach and promote seven learning dispositions: self-agency, growth mindset, perseverance, being curious and creative, making connections and collaborating.

We are committed and passionate about providing our children with the best possible start to their education. We encourage all children to be Minerva Global Citizens who are safe, responsible, respectful and an active citizen within our community. We value creativity and the arts and have strong links with Bristol Beacon.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 71% of the pupils who attend Minerva Primary Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the pupils we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in role/wider trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date:04 October 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting date: 05 October 2026
• Interviews:15 October 2026

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.