Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Paulton Junior School, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7QY

54 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 28 hours per week over 5 days but flexibility may exist for the right candidate. 8.30am – 3.00pm includes 50 minute lunch break. Term Time only (39 weeks per annum) plus 2 Inset Days.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403 and 27,694
• Actual salary: £16,936 to £17,765 pay award pending
• Pay scale: GRADE 4 Point 7 - 10

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a candidate with a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential. The ideal applicant will be committed to promoting inclusion and positive behaviour to help our children grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

We require a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our team. An essential part of the role is supporting on a 1:1 basis and leading intervention groups as well as class-based activities. This is a busy, varied and challenging but rewarding role.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a passionate belief that all children deserve the highest quality of education.
• Be self-motivated, dedicated, and consistent.
• Have the ability to deal with new and challenging situations.
• Be a strong team player who can also work on their own initiative.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Show initiative and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a SEND role, supporting classroom learning and ensuring individual progress.
• Build effective relationships with both children and colleagues.
• Maintain high expectations of themselves and those with whom they work.

What the school offers its staff

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• Access to training
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive staff team

Flexible working opportunities

This vacancy is a 5 day a week post but flexibility may exist for the right candidate

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

Paulton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and conform to the safer recruitment practice. Please note that part that as part of our safeguarding duty, references will be obtained and an online check carried out including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Paulton Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 238 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Paulton Junior School website
• Email address: paulton_jun@bathnes.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01761418137
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paulton-junior-school

Paulton Junior School sits at the heart of our community and we’re proud of its achievements. The school caters for 240 children between 7 and 11 years of age. We firmly believe that our children are at the centre of everything that we do, and we encourage them all to be the very best that they can be through our school ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Paulton Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email paulton_jun@bathnes.gov.uk.

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