Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Bristol Metropolitan Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Metropolitan Academy in Bristol invites applications for a Teaching Assistant – Level 2. The role is 37 hours per week, full-time, term-time plus inset days, with a permanent contract and a potential start date of 2 November 2026. The starting salary is £25,527 with full-time equivalent £29,812–£32,138.

The post supports students to access the curriculum, raise attainment and well-being, and works with staff to deliver planned activities within a high-expectation environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade C or above) or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in supporting teaching and learning.
• Trained in first aid and administration of medication, or willing to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to enhance learning, engagement and well-being.
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher.
• Deliver measurable impact on student attainment and social-emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with colleagues to fulfil role requirements.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

First aid training

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

NVQ Level 3 in supporting teaching and learning

First aid training

Job description

Job Title:Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Actual Annual Starting Salary:£25,527 Based on hours and week 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

Potential Start Date: 2nd November 2026

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
• Knowledge and understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these
• 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
• Understand relevant policies, guidance and legislation with a commitment to keeping abreast of developments, including latest safeguarding guidance
• An understanding of learning processes, barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies to facilitate delivering learning activities effectively
• 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. Commitment to undertake relevant qualifications and to ensure ongoing professional development.
• Trained in first aid and administration of medication, or commitment to undertake the training.

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 Metropolitan Academy:

Bristol Metropolitan Academy (Bristol Met) is an over-subscribed secondary school based in Fishponds, Bristol. It is characterised by energy, enthusiasm and a strong sense of community. The years at school are few and precious, and it is important that students at Bristol Met have a strong sense of belonging and a belief in their right and their ability to achieve highly.

We believe we enable all students to achieve their very best through our approach to inclusion coupled with our Metropolitan Way; High Standards, High Aspirations and High Expectations working in harmony with our PROUD Values of being ResPectful, Resilient, CompassiOnate, AmbitioUs and UnifieD.

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:30th September 2026
• Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026
• Interviews:7th October 2026

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.