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Level 1 Teaching Assistant, Weston-super-Mare
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Client:
Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Location:
Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1
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
Start: 1 September 2025
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., NVQ Level 2/3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
* have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
* have good planning and organisational skills, specifically regarding learning activities and support materials.
* be someone with a keen interest in working with children and a 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 before submitting an application.
About Winterstoke Hundred Academy:
Winterstoke Hundred Academy is named after the historic parish of Weston-super-Mare and launched as a new 11-19 Academy in September 2020, admitting pupils for the first time into Year 7 and Year 12. The academy is growing each year, with oversubscribed Year 7 cohorts and increasing post-16 applications. Recently, a state-of-the-art, net-zero building was opened at Locking Parklands for Years 7-11, with post-16 education continuing at the original Beaufighter Road site, just a five-minute drive away.
We celebrate that our culture, ethos, and values are ours to define from the beginning, shaping our future as we grow.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five regions in the South West, committed to excellence and positive impact. Our team brings unique perspectives, driven by a shared purpose and passion for making a difference. We foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and contribute meaningfully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from underrepresented and diverse groups, including ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We aim to remove barriers to employment and consider flexible working arrangements.
What we offer:
* Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Generous annual leave.
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing wellbeing and career development opportunities.
* Well-being support via Employee Assistance Programme.
* Health benefits, wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
* Generous family leave options, including above-average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits include cycle-to-work schemes, on-site parking, and more.
Recruitment timeline:
We welcome visits from potential candidates. To arrange a school visit before the closing date, contact the academy directly.
We do not accept CVs; a full education and employment history must be provided via our application form. Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored for this role.
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if interest is high. Apply early to avoid missing out.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. This role involves working with children daily and is in regulated activity. The successful applicant will undergo pre-employment checks, including references, health, right to work, DBS, and barred list checks.
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