Teaching Assistant
Woodlands Primary School, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4HB5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,555.69 - £21,909.56 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Help Children Grow, Learn and Thrive
Would you like to play an important role in helping children build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy their learning every day?
At Woodlands Primary School, we are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils and teachers, supporting children both in and out of the classroom. You will help create a positive learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best.
What You Will Do As A Teaching Assistant:
- Support pupils learning through both group and individual activities, reinforcing key concepts in early literacy and numeracy.
- Adapt support inline with individual needs, including children with SEND or ECHPs, under the direction of teaching staff or SENCO.
- Promote the schools values and high expectations of behavior, encouraging self control and independence, while building respectful relationships.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, alongside a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or above).
- Has experience working with children aged 3 to 11 as a Teaching Assistant, including experience delivering small groups and one-to-one interventions.
- Brings a warm, caring, and positive attitude towards children, and is a reliable, proactive team player committed to promoting inclusion and working within the school's safeguarding policies.
About Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands Primary School, located in Yate, is a proud member of the Greenshaw Learning Trust—a vibrant, forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff, and learners committed to educating the "whole child" to improve life chances. We have built our school ethos on a strong set of core values that run through all aspects of school life: Inclusion (embracing diversity so everyone feels valued and belongs), Collaboration (working together as pupils, staff, and families), Success (empowering students to reach their full potential), and Achievement (striving for excellence and celebrating accomplishments). Our goal is to give our students a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country, supported by an amazing team that actively encourages a lifelong love of learning.
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 19th July 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woodlands Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 462 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At Woodlands Primary School, our ethos is built on providing students with a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. As part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are a vibrant and forward-thinking community that thrives on collaboration at every level. We are "Always Learning" and provide an environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas and grow professionally.
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