Teaching Assistant
E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy, Bristol, BS5 0HR12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £19,631.06 - £20,260.24 Annually (Actual) NJC 5 -7
Teaching Assistant job summary
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Bannerman Road Community Academy, supporting children to achieve their full potential in a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious learning environment. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality classroom support, helping pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people within a welcoming school community that values respect, aspiration and excellence.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the learning and development of pupils both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
- Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities and help pupils achieve their individual learning goals.
- Provide additional support for pupils with varying educational, emotional and social needs.
- Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
- Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities.
Pay range:
- SCP 5 - 7 £19,631.06 - £20,260.24
- FTE - £26,427.00 - £27,274.00
- 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Permanent
Qualifications and Skills:
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
- TA qualification or relevant experience of working with children and young people.
- A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- An understanding of child development and how children learn.
E‑ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy - Believe You Can
E‑ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy is a warm, vibrant primary school at the heart of the Easton community in Bristol. We are proud to nurture a culture built on respect, resilience, responsibility, curiosity, and collaboration, creating an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their best.
As an inclusive school with strong community roots, we share our setting with the local Children’s Centre, providing seamless support for families and a nurturing foundation for early learning. Our pupils benefit from a rich and engaging curriculum, inspiring educational experiences, and exciting opportunities—from local trips and outdoor learning to sports, assemblies, and community celebrations regularly featured in our school news.
Want to make a difference to young people?
By joining Bannerman Road Community Academy, you become part of a dedicated team committed to helping children believe in themselves and strive for excellence. If you are passionate about supporting young learners, embracing diversity, and contributing to a collaborative and caring school community, we would be delighted to welcome you.
Find out more: https://bannermanroad.e-act.org.uk/
What are we about?
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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
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.
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- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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