Teaching Assistant KS2

Little Mead Primary Academy, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6DS

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant KS2 job summary

Grade: N4 £26,016 FTE (£19,984.39 Actual Salary)

Contract: Part Time 32.5 Hours a week / Fixed term until 31 August 2027

Hours: 8:30-3:30 Monday to Friday

Little Mead is a “joyful and vibrant place” where “pupils play, learn and laugh together happily (Ofsted 2026).” We are a primary school with the highest aspirations for every child. Our school, which includes a thriving Nursery, caters for all children from rising 3 to 11 years old. Compassion, empathy and a sense of belonging lie at the heart of our school and we are highly committed to working with families and the wider community to provide the best possible education. With a superb site featuring a playing field, forest school, spacious playgrounds, drama and PE halls and a superbly equipped EYFS, we are proud to offer our students a rich and broad experience. Our team work tirelessly to create an inclusive environment where there are high expectations for all and where children are taught to be 'on TRACK.’ We are proud to be part of Amplify Education where you will find plentiful opportunities for collaborative working on exciting and innovative initiatives.

We are looking for someone who:

is a highly organised and effective classroom practitioner, who understands and can deliver consistently high-quality interventions

can work well alongside effective teachers, with flexibility to adapt when needed

can adapt and advocate effectively for children with special educational needs

has the highest expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

can work effectively as part of a team; understanding how to get the best out of themselves and others

can motivate and inspire, supporting and promoting the vision and values of the school

is keen to develop professional expertise

is creative, flexible and has a sense of humour

enjoys working with supportive parents, experienced colleagues and the wider community

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

Amplify Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.

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

The Endeavour Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can find our Child Protection Policy on the trust's website: http://www.endeavouracademytrust.org.uk
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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 Little Mead Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Little Mead Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-mead-primary-academy

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