Teaching Assistant

Wansdyke Primary School, Bristol, BS14 0DU

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 February 2026

• Closing date

  15 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 February 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
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3 Actual salary £19,048

Teaching Assistant job summary

Wansdyke Primary School is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to give support to our children, individually or in groups and to work with the class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of our children.  You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Wansdyke Primary School

Wansdyke Primary School in Whitchurch is a friendly and ambitious school where staff and pupils are committed to working together to achieve the very best. The school provides a positive, nurturing environment that values respect, responsibility, and aspiration.

Wansdyke Primary is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

About You 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a natural communicator with the ability to relate well to both children and adults

• Has the ability to work collaboratively and constructively as part of a team

• Has a good standard of education (5 x GCSE's - English and Maths C or above) or equivalent

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

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Wansdyke Primary, 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.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: futuralearning.co.uk/careers

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:

Closing date: 15 February 2026

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

Role information: Fixed term contract till 31/08/26, 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 2 days

Start date: As soon as possible

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.

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

Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment, Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wansdyke Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wansdyke Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wansdyke-primary-school

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