Teaching Assistant

Fishponds CE Primary School; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme (Oct 2026)

Job summary

Fishponds CE Academy in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Student Services team. You will support individual students and small groups to access learning, assist teachers, and promote inclusion and wellbeing across the school day.

The role requires a caring, motivated approach, effective communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. It is a permanent, full-time, term-time position with 32.5 hours per week and additional inset days.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with young people.
• Able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and small groups to access learning activities and achieve educational goals.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting resources to meet needs.
• Promote inclusion and wellbeing of all students and support those with additional needs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Student support

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Fishponds CE AcademyLocation: Fishponds, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £27,274 - £29,071Posted: 5th October 2026Expires: 18th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577927Job Reference: LSP-S449* Share :* Print**Hours:** 32.5**Contract:** Full Time, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days, Permanent**Salary:** JG4, SCP7 - SCP11, £27,274 - £29,071We are looking for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Student Services team as a Teaching Assistant. This rewarding role plays a vital part in supporting students to access learning, achieve their potential and fully participate in school life. Working closely with teachers, the SEND team and other colleagues, you will provide tailored support to individual students and small groups, both in and out of the classroom, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote inclusion for all.To undertake this role successfully, you will need to enjoy working with young people, communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families. You will have a patient, resilient and proactive approach, a commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing, and a passion for helping young people develop academically, socially and emotionally. This term-time position offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive school community, making a meaningful difference to students' education and personal development every day.**Key Responsibilities:*** Support individual students and small groups to access learning activities and achieve their educational goals.* Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and adapting learning resources to meet students' individual needs.* Promote the inclusion, independence and wellbeing of all students, particularly those with additional learning or support needs.* Build positive and professional relationships with students, encouraging confidence, engagement and positive behaviour.* Support the implementation of individual education plans and other targeted interventions as directed by teaching staff.* Supervise students during lessons, breaktimes, educational visits and other school activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.* Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to review meetings where appropriate.* Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and school policies at all times, helping to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.**We can offer you:*** A welcoming and collaborative Trust.* The opportunity to work across a diverse group of schools.* A highly supportive central team committed to continuous improvement.* The opportunity to influence people strategy across the Trust.* Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities.* Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support.* 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling.* Healthcare cash plan.* Cycle to Work Scheme and launching in October 2026 an Electric Car Scheme .* Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility.**The Trust:**The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. From September there will be 33 schools in the Trust.The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust.**Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026****Interview Date: To be confirmed**Early applications are encouraged. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this recruitment campaign directly and will not accept unsolicited CVs or agency terms.### AttachmentsGeneric Document 1JG4 Teaching Assistant Job Description### Safeguarding Statement:*We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This appointment will be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure; Disclosure by association document; proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note the proof of right to work in the UK will be required at interview. No CV's Accepted.*