Teaching Assistant

Yeo Moor Primary School; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development

Job summary

Yeo Moor Primary School in Clevedon is seeking a positive and approachable Teaching Assistant to support learning, wellbeing and development of pupils. You will help children build confidence, engage in learning and reach individual goals within a friendly, inclusive school community.

The role is part-time, 14.5 hours per week (8:30am-12:00pm) during term time plus 5 days. Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) and good communication skills, with a patient, calm approach

Qualifications

• Patient, friendly and polite approach to working with pupils and families.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with colleagues and external agencies.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required; willingness to develop practice.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, wellbeing and development of pupils.
• Assist classroom activities and help pupils engage in learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to help pupils reach goals.
• Promote an inclusive, friendly classroom environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Yeo Moor Primary School is seeking a positive and approachable Teaching Assistant to play an important role in supporting the learning, wellbeing and development of our pupils. This rewarding position involves helping children build confidence, engage successfully in learning and reach their individual goals. You will become part of a friendly and inclusive school community that places the needs of children at the heart of everything it does.

About Yeo Moor Primary School

Yeo Moor Primary School, based in Clevedon, is a large and vibrant school that fosters a culture of kindness, ambition, and resilience. With a broad curriculum and a strong commitment to inclusion, it offers a welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and socially.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Has a patient, friendly, and polite approach, with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a commitment to working in partnership with families, colleagues and external agencies
• Has a good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), and is eager to continue developing their practice
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development.

• a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development

Role information:

• This is a part time, permanent position
• 14.5 hours a week, 8:30am-12:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• Term Time Only + 5 days

Diversity and Inclusion

At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.