Teaching Assistant

Castle Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2TS

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  1 June 2024 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  20 February 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,500.00 - £24,702.00 Annually (FTE) BANES Grade 3 (SCP 5) to Grade 4 (SCP 8)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Castle Primary School is a vibrant and growing school, situated in Keynsham, between Bath & Bristol. We are seeking an energetic and flexible TA to join our committed team, in Y3/Y4. The role will involve supporting children and learning in a Key Stage alongside a team of committed teachers and TAs.

We are flexible about the skills and experience required. It is suitable for someone with school experience (Grade 4) and TA training or other employment with primary-aged children, OR someone with the required qualifications seeking a new challenge (Grade 3) - as training and support will be. However, previous experience in KS1 or KS2, and school-based training would be an advantage. We would also be able to offer 12 hours of the above (afternoons) at Grade 6 (£29,629-£31,364 FTE) for a successful applicant with either QTS or a HLTA qualification.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives and their futures. It is a chance to join a supportive team committed to ensure all our children reach their potential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible team player, who understands the importance of going ‘over and above’. Our children thrive with adults who are friendly, firm and fair, and we are seeking a calm, consistent and committed person.

We can offer you:

• Children who will make you smile everyday
• Consideration of your ‘well-being’ and access to support (in the eventuality any is required)
• Opportunities to grow as a professional and access to regular high-quality CPD
• The support of an experienced and dedicated team of professionals
• The support of a Trust, who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality
• Pension contributions
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme

This position will include 30 minutes play ‘duty’ during lunchtime.

We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all that we can offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

All applications should be made via MyNewTerm

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applications Close: Wednesday 22nd March 2024 (at midday)

Interviews: Wednesday 27th March 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About Castle Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 328 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Castle Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Thank you for showing an interest in working at Castle Primary School.



Castle Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school, situated near Keynsham town centre, and has been educating the children of Keynsham for over 50 years. Our children are a credit to the school, and the staff and Governors are committed to improving the education we offer and achieving the best possible primary experience for all of our pupils, alongside pupil and staff well-being.



Working at Castle Primary School is an opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives and futures. We are currently developing our curriculum to meet the needs of the children and community we serve.

We are seeking enthusiastic and flexible applicants, who are passionate about children’s, and their own, learning and development. A commitment to going ‘over and above’ is essential, as is being able to strongly identify with our school vision and values.

We are proud to be part of The Partnership Trust, which is a multi-academy trust of primary, first and special schools. We are also working closely with St John’s Foundation and six other schools across B&NES facing similar challenges in closing the disadvantage gap.

Please feel encouraged to arrange an informal visit to see our school for yourself or, if you require any additional information, then please contact us.



Thank you for interest in working at Castle Primary School and I look forward to receiving your application.

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