Teaching Assistant

Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS16 7EY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 6 hours per week - 9.00am-12pm, 2 days a week (Working pattern tbc)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,624 - £31,067
• Actual salary: £3,992.51 – £4,333.26

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role will involve supporting Mangotsfield’s service children with their transitions between schools, as well as addressing their social and emotional needs. Additionally, you will help the school community understand the unique experiences of our service children.

What the school offers its staff

As a Trust:

• Professional Growth: Access tailored CPD opportunities, apprenticeship programmes, and support for personal and professional development.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll have opportunities for career growth and exciting challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise staff wellbeing with annual surveys, Wellbeing Committees, a dedicated staff wellbeing day, and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension packages, a Cycle to Work Scheme, and a retail discount platform to help you make savings.

As a School:

• A Supportive Christian Ethos: Work in a faith-led environment where values of kindness, respect, and excellence are central to our school culture.
• A Thriving School Community: Be part of a welcoming and inclusive school with strong links to the church and wider community.
• Collaboration and Development: Work with a highly motivated team, with opportunities to observe and learn from outstanding colleagues both within our school and across The Leaf Trust.
• A Purposeful Curriculum: Help shape and deliver a broad and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of our learners and inspires them to reach their full potential.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Candidate Info Pack - Teaching Assistant (Service Children) - May 2025.pdf - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

About Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: sarah.haycock@mangoschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mangotsfield-church-of-england-primary-school

Mangotsfield CofE Primary School is proud to be part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments. As a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South-West, we prioritise educational excellence, collaboration, and professional development.

Our vision, "We are the movers and shapers of our future, living life in all its fullness," guides everything we do. With 21 classes and 630 children, we foster an inclusive and welcoming school culture rooted in our core Christian values. Our strong partnership with St. James Church and the Bristol Diocese strengthens our ethos, providing meaningful opportunities for reflection, community engagement, and personal growth.

Our evidence-informed teaching approach ensures a broad and enriching curriculum that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—so that every pupil flourishes. Our values of respect, kindness, and responsibility are at the heart of our school community.

If you are passionate about high-quality education in a values-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

Arranging a visit to Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.haycock@mangoschool.org.

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