Teaching Assistant
St John's Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2NBThis job expired on 13 July 2025 – see similar jobs
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 actual salary £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.
Further information about the job
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.
About St John's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Church of England Primary School website
School location
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