Teaching Assistant

Futura Learning Partnership; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development support

Job summary

St John's CofE Primary School in Keynsham is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with learning needs and help them build confidence in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

The role is part-time (18.5 hours/week, term time + 5 inset days) with a fixed pattern across the week. The school expects GCSE English and Maths and offers access to health and wellbeing benefits through its trust, Futura Learning Partnership.

Qualifications

• Is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential.
• Brings patience, positivity and resilience, with the ability to remain calm and professional when supporting pupils with a range of needs.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths and is committed to further developing their skills through professional learning and training opportunities.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities.

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

St John's CofE Primary School is seeking a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and development by providing tailored support, encouraging confidence and helping children achieve their potential. As part of our welcoming school community, you will contribute to an inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.

About St John's CofE Primary School

St Johns Church of England Primary School in Keynsham is a welcoming and inclusive Church school grounded in a distinctive Christian ethos. Its work is shaped by a vision that encourages the whole school community to celebrate life in all its fullness and learn together in Gods love, promoting respect, opportunity, collaboration and aspiration. The school provides a safe, nurturing and academically aspirational environment where children grow in knowledge, character and confidence, guided by shared Christian values and a commitment to enabling every pupil to reach their full potential.

St John's CofE Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

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

• Is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential
• Brings patience, positivity and resilience, with the ability to remain calm and professional when supporting pupils with a range of needs
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths and is committed to further developing their skills through professional learning and training opportunities
• 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. These include 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.

Find out more about what it's like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

Role information

• This is a part time, permanent position, working 18.5 hours a week, Term Time Only + 5 inset days
• Start date: 02/11/2026
• Working pattern:
  • M- 12.30-3.30pm
  • T- 12.30-3.30pm
  • W- 8.30-3.30
  • Th- 12.30-3.30pm
  • F- 12.30-3.30pm

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.