Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Actual Annual Salary: £16,179 - £17,441 (Based on 37 hours per week, term time only)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £27,964 - £30,146 (CLF Grade C) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 1:30pm), Term Time Only, plus INSET days – Flexibility can be offered, but working days MUST be 5 days per week.
This is an opportunity for a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality support within the classroom to help young people reach their full potential.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The candidate will be passionate about supporting children’s learning and, ideally, will have experience working with children with SEND.
About you:
You will:
have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Wicklea Academy:
Wicklea Academy is a junior school located in Brislington, Bristol where children are at the centre of everything we do. We offer our pupils an education which supports and challenges every child to reach their full potential. Children leave Wicklea confident, responsible, determined and well-equipped for the next stage of their lives.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring school who work in partnership with families to support children to make sure that they try their best, feel happy and safe and achieve well. All staff at Wicklea are proud of our school and the children who attend it.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Generous annual leave.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 6 July 2025 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 7 July 2025
• Interviews: 16 July 2025
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
