Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1

Actual Annual Salary: £21,523 - £23,460

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,136 - £27,398 (CLF Grade B) based on 37 hours per week, all year round.  

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, term time only, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Your opportunity to support students to experience the best learning environment and reach their potential

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with the passion and drive to make a difference to the lives of young people, both within and beyond the classroom, supporting the delivery of excellent education experiences and championing the life chances of all children in our academy. Through providing key educational, personal and social developmental support under the guidance of teaching colleagues you will support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques, enabling them to access the curriculum, and engage with their learning to achieve their full potential. You will be working with a wide range of academy staff at all levels, receiving full ongoing training to support your development and have the ability to work term time only. 

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 Broadoak Academy 

Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-Super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the Town.  We are very proud to be an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school.  We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well- balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, well-being and futures.   

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.  This paragraph to be changed if listing a role for one of the 10 academies with a more diverse student population – select text from ‘Academy Advert Info Sections’ document in process map each time. 

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: 22 May 2025

• Interviews: 3 June 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. Delete one of the lines based on whether this meets the requirements to be sponsored. 

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.