Level 1 Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Wallscourt Farm Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work

Job summary

Wallscourt Farm Academy, a two-form entry primary school near Bristol, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support children with diverse needs within an inclusive, nurturing environment. You will work in class, small groups, and one-to-one, helping pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

The role involves collaborating with teachers to deliver planned activities and targeted interventions, including SEND support, while promoting wellbeing, positive

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support children within the classroom, in small groups, and on a one-to-one basis, adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs and ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
• Lead interventions, support learners with SEND needs, and help to create positive learning experiences that promote engagement, confidence, wellbeing and measurable improvements in pupil outcomes.
• Work closely with teachers and other colleagues to support the educational, social and emotional development of pupils through delivery of planned learning activities and targeted interventions.

Skills

Inclusion-minded

Teamwork

Communication

Behaviour management

Empathy

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Job Title:Teaching Assistant – Level 1

Actual Annual Salary:£12,403 - £13,519 Based on hours and weeks worked

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

Contract Type:Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: Fixed until 31 August 2027

Hours:20 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only plus Inset days

Additional information:Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day.

Potential Start Date:January 2027 (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 Wallscourt Farm 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 support children within the classroom, in small groups, and on a one-to‑one basis, adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs and ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum 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 targeted interventions. You will take an active role in leading interventions, supporting learners with SEND needs, and helping to create positive learning experiences that promote engagement, confidence, wellbeing, and measurable improvements in pupil outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and who has a genuine passion for inclusion, personalised support, and helping every child succeed.

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.
• Can 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.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Wallscourt Farm Academy:

Wallscourt Farm Academy is two-form entry primary school located in Stoke Gifford, on the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

At Wallscourt Farm, we foster ambitious young people who are culturally aware and who contribute to society and the lives of others. We value tolerance, understanding, mutual respect, unique individuality and celebrate the unity that this makes as we come together as one learning community. We foster a multi-faith, socially diverse environment with an emphasis on common values and principles for life. These principles underpin everything that happens within and around the school and bind us as individuals within diverse communities that come together with one shared goal – to contribute positively to our own lives and to the lives of others.

We hold high expectations for our learners and have crafted a curriculum that is progressive, well-sequenced, coherent, and inspiring.

Wallscourt Farm also has a positive, passionate and ambitious staff team. We value the part that each and every staff member plays in achieving our vision. We work hard to make people feel welcome and included and have created our own staff culture tree cookies.

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 41% of the pupils who attend Wallscourt Farm 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:15 November 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting date: 16 November 2026
• Interviews:24 November 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

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.

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

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.