Teaching Assistant

Clifton High School; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Clifton High School in Bristol is hiring a part-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning and development across multiple subjects. The role involves clarifying instructions, providing materials, and assisting with IEP implementation to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.

The post-holder will promote a positive learning environment and work with teachers to support transitions between early years and Key Stages 1 and 2.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential.
• Experience with EYFS, KS1 or KS2 curriculum, ideally two of these areas.
• Ability to facilitate transitions between early years play-based learning to structured education and between key stages.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development across subjects.
• Clarify instructions and provide necessary materials.
• Address individual needs and promote positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

EYFS/KS1/KS2 experience (2 areas ideal)

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant, the role involves supporting pupils' learning and development, clarifying instructions, providing necessary materials, and addressing individual needs. The post-holder will assist across various subjects, promoting positive behaviour, and collaborating with teachers to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

A level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential, as is experience with the EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 curriculum (ideally two of these three areas), and the ability to facilitate the transition from early years' play-based learning to the structured education of Key Stage 1, or the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2.

The Clifton High School Teaching Assistant will uphold a professional attitude and consistently strive for the highest educational standards, prioritising pupil safety and wellbeing and ensuring the child's needs come first. With a commitment to supporting the educational, social, and physical development of pupils, they will possess the ability to motivate and inspire, fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment.

This role is part-time, term-time only (29 hours per week). The pro-rated salary is £18,364.47pa (£30,266 FTE)

Clifton High School is a part of Pembroke Education, a group established in 2026 to bring together distinctive schools with a unified commitment to meaningful, future-focused education. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, we are academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for approximately 800 pupils aged 3-18 years. Our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos where we value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the School.

Pro-rated salary is £18,364.47pa (£30,266 FTE)

Permanent

Clifton High School