SEND Teaching Assistant

St John's Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2NB

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  29 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 19.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 16 months
• Actual salary: £11,505.37

What skills and experience we're looking for

- Brings energy, empathy and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning

- Is able to support a range of children in the classroom, including those with additional needs and personal care requirements

- Has good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience

- Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At St John's CofE Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-January-2025-2.pdf - 847 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant (Primary) Grade 3 (3) (2).pdf - 210 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: sjames@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-bs31-2nb

Arranging a visit to St John's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjames@futuralearning.co.uk.

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