Teaching Assistant (TA)

Bridge Farm Primary School, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 0LL

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £19,307 - £19,613

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’relooking for someone who:

• Brings energy,commitmentand creativity to their work
• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
• Has a good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience (e.g. substantial experience as a Teaching Assistant)
• Shares our belief that every child deserves thevery bestopportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Bridge Farm Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with usat:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

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.

Bridge Farm Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and values-driven Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to give support to children, individually, in groups or as a class (under the direction of the teacher), so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Bridge Farm Primary School

Bridge Farm Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school located in the heart of Bristol, with a strong reputation for high academic standards and a nurturing environment. The school values community, creativity, and collaboration, and supports every child to thrive academically and socially. Bridge Farm Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

JD Teaching Assistant.pdf - 330 KB (opens in new tab)

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-March-2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridge Farm Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 625 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridge Farm Primary School website
• Email address: rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-farm-primary-school-bristol

Arranging a visit to Bridge Farm Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk.

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