11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 September 2025

  • Closing date

    30 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£19,151.63 - £19,765.04

Teaching Assistant job summary

Job Role: Teaching Assistant


Location: E-ACT The Kingfisher School, Bristol


E-ACT The Kingfisher School- Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Courage

E-ACT The Kingfisher School values of 'Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Courage' underpin everything that we do in school. It is our belief that that all young people can succeed if they have access to exceptional education in an empathetic, supportive environment. It is our ambition to provide this for all pupils in our schools. 


JOIN US IN OPENING MINDS, OPENING DOORS! 

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? We are looking to appoint passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our academy, to support pupils with SEND and to ensure that every child succeeds.


Key responsibilities:

• Provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children, including these with special needs, to achieve defined progression targets in a child’s learning plan and in class plans.

• Follow guidance from the teaching staff in providing an effective learning environment as deter-mined by the teacher to

• Use supervision and care skills to support pupils, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs.

• Work as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills. 

• Provide a 1:1 support for children with significant SEND to access the curriculum


Pay range: NJC SP5 to NJC SP7 (FTE £24,790 to £25,584 per annum) actual salary £19,151.63 - £19,765.04 per annum.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent to a Teaching Assistant role

• GCSE’s at Grade C or above in English and maths (or equivalent qualifications)

• A proficiency in improving basic numeracy and literacy with specialist skills in literacy that will enable you to work with targeted individuals

• Experience of working effectively supporting children in a learning environment.

• A good understanding and working knowledge of the curriculum and how to support pupils.



What are we about? 

Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students. 

Advocacy and inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality. 

People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included. 

Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.  

 

About E-ACT: 

Join a trust that is going places! 

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.  


We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing. 


Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams. 


Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk 

Benefits: 

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success. 

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed. 

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable. 

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement. 

 

How to apply: 

Simply follow the above link to apply for the role.

 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form. 

 

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. 


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

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About E-Act the Kingfisher School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
139 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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I am delighted to welcome you to The Kingfisher School which is part of the Venturers Trust family of schools. Working together with other Trust schools we are committed to providing each child with an exceptional education in an empathetic, supportive environment.

The Kingfisher School provides education from Nursery through to Year 6. We have a brand-new school built which provides amazing facilities for all our pupils from Nursery to Year 6.

Working together we will ensure that the values on which the school is founded drive our development forward so that The Kingfisher School offers children the strongest foundation for learning.

Kirsteen Craig

Principal

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