Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Cabot Learning Federation; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing programme

Gym discounts

Flu jabs

Family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Bristol Brunel Academy, part of the Cabot Learning Federation, is recruiting two Teaching Assistants at Level 2 to support pupils at Speedwell, Bristol. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week, term time plus inset days) with a January 2027 start date subject to checks.

You will assist with learning activities, support curriculum access, and contribute to student wellbeing in a diverse, inclusive school community.

Qualifications

• Must-have literacy and numeracy at GCSE C or above or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge aligned with NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Ability to engage with pupils and support learning.
• Commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support students by adopting strategies and techniques to access the curriculum and engage with learning.
• Implement planned learning activities and teaching programmes, adapting as needed.
• Deliver measurable impact on student attainment and social and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for all students.

Skills

Empathy and active listening

Planning and organisational skills

Behaviour management

Literacy and numeracy (GCSE C+)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

# Teaching Assistant – Level 2Employer: Bristol Brunel AcademyLocation: Speedwell, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £25,527 - £27,519Posted: 11th November 2026Expires: 23rd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1583863Job Reference: 44084* Share :* Print**Job Title:** Teaching Assistant – Level 2**Actual Annual Salary:** £25,527 - £27,519 Based on hours and weeks worked**Full Time Equivalent Salary**: £29,812 - £32,138 (CLF Grade C) Based on full time hours, all year round.**Contract Type:** Permanent**Hours:**37 hours per week – Full time, Term Time Only plus Inset days, Monday – Friday**Potential Start Date:** January 2027 – pending completion of preemployment checks**An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and well-being.**We are looking to appoint two dedicated individuals to join our team in this rewarding role.Support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential. Take responsibility for implementing planned learning activities and teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adapting activities in response to students' needs as appropriate. Deliver measurable impact on student attainment, as well as social and emotional well-being. Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute to positive outcomes for all students.**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.* Be up to date, working knowledge of the required areas of the national curriculum, other relevant learning programmes and relevant safeguarding approaches. Specialist knowledge as required in particular areas.* 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 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.* Good literacy and numeracy competency (evidenced by GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, equivalent qualifications or experience).* Demonstrates knowledge in line with relevant NVQ level 3 in supporting teaching and learning. Possesses NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent qualification/ experience.* 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 Bristol Brunel Academy:**Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community.The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team.Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community. All of our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and contemporary facilities.**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. Over 49% of the students who attend Bristol Brunel Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including 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: 23 November 2026 @11.59pm* Shortlisting date: 24 November 2026* Interviews: To be confirmed week commencing 30 NovemberWe 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.*### AttachmentsCLF Privacy NoticeCLF Safeguarding & Child Protection PolicyRecruitment, selection & disclosure policy & procedure (including employment of ex-offenders)Teaching Assistant Level 2 Job DescriptionTeaching Assistant Level 2 Person Specification### Safeguarding Statement:The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification (where applicable), prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.