Teaching Assistants - Level 2 or 3

The Bridge Academy, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6SW

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Nov / Dec 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 24,796 - 33,699 FTE, actual salary £19,069 - £25,916 per annum (dependent on experience)

Teaching Assistants - Level 2 or 3 job summary

The Bridge Academy is looking for committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team and play an important role in supporting pupils to engage positively with their learning and achieve their potential.

We have two opportunities available:

Teaching Assistant – Whole-School Reading: supporting pupils across the school to develop their reading skills. Experience of supporting reading and/or phonics is strongly desirable.

Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2: providing classroom and targeted support to pupils within either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

These are exciting opportunities for people who are passionate about working with children and understand the difference that positive relationships, consistent support and high expectations can make to a pupil’s experience of school.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and colleagues to provide effective support to pupils in the classroom and through targeted interventions. You will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and independence, and make positive progress.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to access learning and develop their skills.

Working closely with teachers to support the delivery of effective and inclusive learning.

Building positive relationships with pupils and providing encouragement, guidance and consistent support.

Supporting pupils to develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

Providing targeted support and interventions to meet individual pupil needs.

For the Whole-School Reading role, supporting pupils to develop their reading, phonics, fluency and comprehension skills.

For the Key Stage 1/2 role, providing classroom support and helping pupils to engage positively with their learning across the curriculum.

Helping to maintain a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Supporting pupils with their behaviour and encouraging positive attitudes towards learning.

Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers to help inform future support.

Working collaboratively with teachers, colleagues and parents/carers where appropriate.

Maintaining accurate records and contributing to relevant meetings, reviews and assessments.

What you'll need to succeed

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their potential.

For the Whole-School Reading role, experience of supporting reading and/or phonics is strongly desirable.

Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and provide consistent encouragement and support.

Patient, approachable and able to remain calm and positive when supporting pupils with different needs.

High expectations of pupils and a commitment to promoting positive behaviour, engagement and achievement.

Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.

What you'll get in return

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Elliot Payne, Headteacher, via elliot.payne@bridge.staffs.sch.uk or call 01543 255872. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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.

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.

About The Bridge Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• Size: 51 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Bridge Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bridge-academy-lichfield

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