Teaching Assistant – Level 1

Frome Vale Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave

Wellbeing & training

Employee assistance

Health benefits

Family leave

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Frome Vale Academy, a single form entry school in Downend, Bristol, is seeking a Teaching Assistant - Level 1 to join our dedicated team. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, with an actual annual salary of £16,702–£18,204 (CLF Grade B pro-rata for part-year hours).

You will support pupils, work with the teacher and implement planned activities to raise attainment and wellbeing. We value inclusion, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional development, including

Qualifications

• Be committed to working in a high performing, single form entry school.
• Willingness to improve life chances of pupils.
• Ability to engage students and manage behaviour one-to-one or in small groups.
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates empathy and active listening.
• Good planning and organisational skills for learning activities.
• Committed to inclusion and working with children.
• Experience or willingness to undertake NVQ 2/3 and first aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support students by delivering strategies to access the curriculum.
• Implement planned learning activities with the teacher and adjust as needed.
• Deliver measurable impact on attainment and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to fulfil role requirements.

Skills

Commitment to high performance

Improve life chances

Self development

Feedback as a gift

Inclusion

Engage students & manage behaviour

Empathy & active listening

Planning & organisation

NVQ level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching &

First aid qualification

Education

NVQ level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

First aid qualification

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Actual Annual Salary: £16,702 - £18,204 Based on hours and weeks worked

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on full-time hours, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours (6.5 hours Monday to Friday)

Potential Start Date: November 2026 pending the completion of pre-employment checks

An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and well-being:

Support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential. Takes responsibility for implementing planned learning activities/ teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to students’ responses as appropriate. Deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being. Works collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role.

About you:

You will:

• Be committed to being part of a high performing school that has high expectations.
• Continuously be committed to improving the life chances of pupils.
• Always be committed to own self development and resilient to the challenges of working in a single form entry school.
• Be committed to seeing feedback as a gift and strive to be better every day.
• Stay committed to the wider success of the school and community.
• Have experience of, or willingness to embrace working in a single form entry school is essential.
• Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
• Be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. Relevant nvq level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• Have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
• Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Frome Vale Academy:

Frome Vale Academy is a dynamic, vibrant school in the heart of its local community within Downend, Bristol. We are a single form entry school, with a maximum of 30 children per year group with an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating.

The school is set within beautiful grounds of approximately 9 acres, which are used extensively for outside learning and play. At Frome Vale, our children are encouraged and guided to achieve their full potential within a safe and engaging environment.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date:18/10/2026

Shortlisting date: 19/10/2026

Interviews:To be confirmed

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.