10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    13 July 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 July 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, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 3 SCP6 £16,563.67

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future? 

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued? 

Join us! 

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee – whether in teaching, support, or leadership – can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion. 

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures 

St John's CofE Primary School in Keynsham is a caring and inclusive school rooted in Christian values. It promotes respect, kindness, and responsibility, offering a safe and stimulating setting where children grow academically and personally. 

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team at St Johns Primary School in Keynsham, Bristol. This is a permanent, term-time role,  You will be joining a passionate staff team committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all learners. 

This role is ideal for someone who loves working with children, is flexible, and has experience in classroom support. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing, ensuring that all children are supported to reach their full potential.

What We’re Looking For 

Has a variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of children 

Shows empathy and understanding of individual learning abilities 

Has knowledge and experience of working with children with communication and interaction difficulties 

Is confident in supporting the KS1 and KS2 curriculum 

Can build strong, respectful relationships with children and adults 

Has patience and a good sense of humour 

Is committed to going the extra mile for the children in their care 

Aligns with our Trust values and works positively, collaboratively and with a passion for inclusion 

What We Offer to Support Your Growth 

Professional Growth: CPD, inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes 

Wellbeing Support: ‘Wellbeing Moments’, flexible working, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

Comprehensive Benefits: Defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (e.g. dentist, physiotherapy), and retail discount schemes 

Sustainability Commitment: Engagement with our Climate and Nature initiatives 

Inclusive Culture: A diverse and welcoming environment where staff are empowered to thrive 

St John's CofE Primary School in Keynsham is a caring and inclusive school rooted in Christian values. It promotes respect, kindness, and responsibility, offering a safe and stimulating setting where children grow academically and personally. 

Key Information 

Start Date: 1st September 2025 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:59 

Interviews: Held shortly after 

Salary: Grade 3 SCP6 £16,563.67

Contract: Term-time only 

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement. 

Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Prior to appointment, we will complete: 

- Enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List checks 

- Two satisfactory references 

- Health screening 

- Online checks 

- Prohibition Check (where applicable) 

In some settings, a declaration under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’ may also be required. 

Equal Opportunities 

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve 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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About St John's Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
208 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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