Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Digitech Studio School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour devenir Teaching Assistant au sein d'une académie dynamique à Bristol. Vous assisterez les enseignants en fournissant un soutien essentiel aux élèves, aidant à créer un environnement éducatif positif. Si vous êtes motivé(e) par l'inclusion et le soutien des enfants, rejoignez notre équipe dédiée.

Benefits

Pension généreuse via la Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Indemnités de congé annuelles généreuses

Accès à un programme d'assistance aux employés

Support de bien-être incluant remises sur les abonnements de gym

Options de congé familial au-dessus de la moyenne du secteur

Cycle to work scheme

Stationnement sur place

Qualifications

• Expérience avec des enfants, idéalement avec SEND.
• Compréhension des rôles et responsabilités d'un assistant pédagogique.
• Engagement à suivre des qualifications pertinentes.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les étudiants dans leur apprentissage en classe.
• Gérer le comportement et engager les élèves individuellement ou en petits groupes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Active listening

Planning and organization

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Actual Annual Salary: £23,945 - £25,813 (Based on 37 hours per week, term time only)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £27,964 - £30,146 (CLF Grade C) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (8am – 4pm), Friday (8am – 3.30pm), Term Time Only, plus INSET days

This is an opportunity for a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality support within the classroom to help young people reach their full potential.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The candidate will be passionate about supporting children’s learning and, ideally, will have experience working with children with SEND.

About you:

You will:

have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.

be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.

be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.

be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.

have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.

have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.

be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

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 Bristol Brunel Academy:

Bristol Brunel Academy is aforward-thinkingacademy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community.

The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team.

Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community. All of our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and contemporary facilities.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 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 and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, 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:

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.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

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.

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification, prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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