* Teaching Assistant# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: August 2026Salary: SEN: £28,624- £31,067 (FTE) LBS: £24,027 (FTE)Posted: 27th August 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 12th September 2025 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1499118Job Reference: HPF-TA-150725Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: August 2026* Job ID: 1499118* Share : Join our team as a Teaching Assistant and Lunchbreak Supervisor at Hanham Primary Federation **Start Date:** September 2025**Salary:*** **SEN TA:** Grade 9, £28,624- £31,067 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £14,971.92 – £16,249.74 p.a.)* **LBS:** Grade 13, £24,027 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £2,721.15 p.a.)**Contract:** Fixed Term until 31/08/2026, subject to a review of the school’s budget.**Hours:** 22.5 (SEN TA) and 5 (LBS) per week* SEN TA: 8.45am – 12.00pm, 13.30pm – 15.15pm, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)* LBS: 12.00PM - 13.00PM, term time only to exclude INSET days (38 weeks)* Monday to Friday with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak**Application Closing Date:** 12/09/2025 - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date**Interview Date:** A date to be confirmed**The Role:**Join Our Ambitious Team as an SEN Teaching Assistant, combined with a lunchtime responsibility (Early Years) – September StartYou'll be working alongside a dedicated and experienced team of teachers and support staff to provide high-quality support to our pupils with Special Educational Needs. With guidance from class teachers and the SENCO, you'll play a key role in helping every child thrive and reach their full potential.If you're ready to make a real difference and grow in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you!The successful candidate will: Be passionate about making a difference to all children Have experience supporting children’s learning, ideally within a school or classroom environment Be aspirational for every child and believe that all pupils can learn – even if they haven’t learnt something yet Be flexible and able to adapt their practice to support effective learning Demonstrate strong pupil management skills, ensuring that learning continues in a calm, structured environment Build strong, positive relationships with colleagues, children, and families Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and continually improve Hold a relevant Level 3 NVQ qualification (or equivalent) as a minimumPlease refer to the candidate information pack for further information about the role.**Fluency Duty**This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.**The Trust and School**Hanham Primary Federation is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools — 12 primary, one junior, and one infant — all committed to creating exceptional learning environments within our local communities.**We can offer you:****At Hanham Primary Federation and The Leaf Trust, we are proud to provide a supportive and inspiring place to work, where our people are valued and encouraged to thrive.*** **A Great Working Environment:** Join a skilled, supportive, and hard-working team with a warm, inclusive ethos and strong links to the local community.* **Collaboration and Shared Learning:** Be part of a family of schools that promotes the exchange of ideas, mutual support, and shared expertise across the Trust.* **Professional Growth and Career Progression:** Access tailored CPD, coaching, mentoring, and apprenticeship opportunities, with clear pathways to develop and progress across our network of 14 schools.* **Employee Wellbeing:** We prioritise your wellbeing with an annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, and access to a comprehensive medical benefits package — including physiotherapy, nursing support, surgical assistance, counselling, mental health services, and stress coaching. We’re committed to a healthy work-life balance and listen to staff through regular wellbeing surveys.* **Financial Benefits:** Enjoy excellent pension schemes, a Cycle to Work scheme, and access to a retail discount platform to help you save.We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Hanham Primary Federation and the Leaf Trust.** How to Apply**All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.**Equal Opportunity Employer**We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.### Hanham Primary FederationPart of### The Leaf Trust
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