Level 1 Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant – Level 1 Actual Annual Salary: £12,403 - £13,519 Based on hours and weeks worked Full Time Equivalent Salary:  £26,798 - £29,208 (Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: Fixed until 31 August 2027 Hours:  Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day - 20 hours per week - Part Time, TTO plus Inset days Potential Start Date: January 2027 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks) An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and well-being. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join the team at Wallscourt Farm Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive both academically and personally within an inclusive and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable working independently and as part of a strong, collaborative team that champions inclusion and believes every child can succeed. You will support children within the classroom, in small groups, and on a one-to-one basis, adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs and ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers and other colleagues, you will support the educational, social, and emotional development of pupils through the delivery of planned learning activities and targeted interventions. You will take an active role in leading interventions, supporting learners with SEND needs, and helping to create positive learning experiences that promote engagement, confidence, wellbeing, and measurable improvements in pupil outcomes. About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Has a genuine passion for improving the life chances of children and helping them reach their full potential.
• Understands the role of a Teaching Assistant and how to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing within the classroom.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and carers.
• Can engage and motivate children on a one-to-one basis and within small groups, using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and emotional intelligence when supporting children with a wide range of needs.
• Is adaptable and confident in supporting pupils of different ages, abilities and developmental stages, including those with additional needs.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Holds GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent, and is willing to undertake relevant training and qualifications to support ongoing development. About Wallscourt Farm Academy:

A two-form entry primary school located in Stoke Gifford, on the outskirts of Bristol. At Wallscourt Farm, we foster ambitious young people who are culturally aware and who contribute to society and the lives of others. We value tolerance, understanding, mutual respect, unique individuality and celebrate the unity that this makes as we come together as one learning community. We foster a multi-faith, socially diverse environment with an emphasis on common values and principles for life. These principles underpin everything that happens within and around the school and bind us as individuals within diverse communities that come together with one shared goal – to contribute positively to our own lives and to the lives of others. We hold high expectations for our learners and have crafted a curriculum that is progressive, well-sequenced, coherent, and inspiring.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a 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. Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 15 November 2026 @11.59pm Interviews: 24 November 2026 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. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. 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.