Teaching Assistant

Bridge Farm Primary School; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Bridge Farm Primary School in Bristol is seeking a positive Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development. The role offers a permanent, part-time contract, working 32.5 hours per week during term time plus 5 inset days, with a welcoming school community that prioritises children’s needs.

We value patient, friendly approaches and strong partnership with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Patient, friendly approach and ability to stay calm in challenging situations
• Good communication and partnership with families and colleagues

Job description

Bridge Farm Primary School

Bridge Farm 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 Bridge Farm Primary School

Bridge Farm Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school locatedinWhitchurch, Bristol, with a strong reputationfor high academic standards and a nurturing environment. The school values community, creativity, and collaboration, and supports every child to thrive academically and socially.

Bridge Farm 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 noschool worksalone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools shareexpertise, learn fromone anotherand 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,communityand growth guide how we work, the decisions we make,and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

We'dlove 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, colleaguesand 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 thevery bestopportunities

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,wellbeingand 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.

Role information

This is a permanent, part-time position on a permanent variable contract, working 32.5 hours per week during term time only + 5 inset days

Closing date

01/11/2026

Interviews

To be held shortly after

PLEASE NOTE

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.