Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 1)
Actual Annual Salary: £21,012 - £22,903 Based on hours and working weeks.
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on Full Time hours, All year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time, 35 hours per week Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3.30pm
Provisional Start Date: 1 September 2026
Exciting permanent opportunities to help students thrive in a positive and supportive learning environment:
We are seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Level 1 Teaching Assistants (Learning Support Assistants) to join the team at Evergreen Primary Academy. In this role, you will support the educational, personal, and social development of students, working under the guidance of teaching and support staff. By using effective strategies and approaches, you will help pupils access the curriculum, remain engaged in their learning, and achieve their full potential.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, both in and outside the classroom. You will play an active role in delivering planned learning activities and teaching programmes, adapting support to meet the needs and responses of pupils where necessary. Working closely with colleagues across the academy, you will contribute to providing high-quality educational experiences and promoting the success and wellbeing of every child.
About you:
You will:
- have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, and how a Teaching Assistant supports students in their learning and development.
- be able to engage students and manage behaviour effectively on a one-to-one or small group basis, using appropriate strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- 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.
- demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to show empathy and actively listen when working with students who may require additional support.
- have good planning and organisational skills, especially in preparing and adapting learning activities and support materials to meet the diverse needs learners.
- be someone with a genuine interest in working with children and young people, and a strong commitment to inclusion and the acceptance of all learners, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.
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 Evergreen Primary Academy:
Evergreen Primary Academy is a vibrant and diverse school for children aged 4-11 in Easton, Bristol. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and compassionate learning community where all citizens are empowered to realise their potential in a challenging, aspirational and supportive environment, to develop into responsible global citizens with self-agency.
We are a school that thrives on diversity and welcome children and families from all over the world to join our happy community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, staff and other local community groups work closely together to ensure that our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, self-belief and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 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 3 June 2026 @11.59pm
Short-listing: 4 June 2026
Interviews: 11 June 2026
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.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
