Teaching Assistant Level 1

Geminus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Teaching Assistant at a well-regarded academy in Bristol. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about education and dedicated to helping students thrive academically and socially. You will work closely with teachers to implement learning activities, support students' engagement, and contribute to their overall well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while being part of a diverse and inclusive educational community. If you are ready to empower students and foster a positive learning environment, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting student learning and development.
• Ability to implement teaching strategies and adapt as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and personal development of students.
• Implement planned learning activities and adjust as necessary.

Skills

Educational Support

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Level 1

Contract: Full Time (37 hours) Permanent, Term Time Only, Plus Inset Days

Salary: £25,136 - £27,398

Actual Salary: £21,523

Start: 24th February 2025

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and talented team at John Cabot Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

About John Cabot Academy

John Cabot Academy is an 11-16 academy in South Gloucestershire close to the border of Bristol. We share our site and staffing with the CLF Post-16 provision, forming an 11-18 Academy. The Academy has a strong reputation both locally and regionally.

We want our students to thrive academically; flourish and grow as young people. When they leave us they will have a strong sense of self, their place in the world and the agency to fulfil their potential. To fulfill this ambition, our staff are inspired by learning and create a school where students are engaged, challenged and inspired.

We have a supportive and compassionate culture in which the whole person is nurtured and the voice of students is valued. We celebrate the diversity of the members of our community by enabling them to learn from each other, by encouraging them to respect each other’s differences, and by providing opportunities to contribute to Academy life and the wider community.

Empower Yourself. Empower our Community.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant - Level 1, to assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Principal, SENCo and/or INCo, phase leaders and class teachers). The successful candidate will support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning, and achieve their full potential.

They will take responsibility for implementing planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to students’ responses as appropriate. In addition, they will deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being, working collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 13/01/2025

Interview date(s): 20/01/2025

About the Cabot Learning Federation:

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, seventeen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.

CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.

How to Apply:

Please download the Candidate Information Pack below, which includes wider details on the role and the job description and person specification.

Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’ on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CVs will not be accepted, and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.

Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section. In the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder, please make regular checks on the status of an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment Checks:

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, online checks, right to work in the UK, and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.