Overview
Join our Team as a Teaching Assistant at The Tynings Primary School! Start Date: as soon as possible. Salary: Grade 10, £26,824 - £28,142 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £18,707.23 - £19,626.41 p.a.). Contract: Permanent. Hours: 30 per week - 8.30 am – 3.30 pm Monday to Friday with a 1-hour unpaid lunchbreak, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks). Application Closing Date: 18/09/2025. Interview Date: date to be confirmed.
The Role
Thank you for your interest in working at The Tynings Primary School. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for our EYFS class. Working Monday to Friday, you will be joining a dynamic team of teachers and assistants who encourage children to always do their very best. You will play a key role in supporting high-quality provision, helping to ensure that all pupils can access learning effectively. The successful candidate should possess a Level 3 qualification, or above, and have experience of working within a Primary school setting.
Responsibilities
* Be passionate about making a difference to all children
* Have good knowledge of the Early Years curriculum
* 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 and children
* Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and continually improve
Additional Information
Fluency Duty: This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, staff and other users and provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
About The School and Trust
The Tynings Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools — including 12 primaries, one infant school, and one junior school — united by a shared commitment to creating exceptional learning environments rooted in the heart of our local communities. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire, The Tynings is a welcoming two-form entry primary school. Our vision is to inspire every child not only to achieve their full academic potential but also to grow into kind, curious, and confident lifelong learners. Our school benefits from extensive grounds, which provide a rich backdrop for outdoor learning and exploration beyond the traditional classroom. Pupils have access to a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities, including choir, photography, dance, athletics, art, science, forest school, and construction club — supporting the development of the whole child through creativity, collaboration, and discovery.
What we offer
* A Great Working Environment: a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated staff team.
* Professional Growth: strong CPD opportunities tailored for teachers at all career stages.
* Pathways for Progression: opportunities for career advancement within the Leaf Trust network.
* Employee Wellbeing: Wellbeing Day each year, Wellbeing Committees, and access to medical insurance services including physiotherapy, nursing support, surgical assistance, mental health services, stress coaching, counselling, and Mental Health First Aid training.
* Financial Benefits: pension packages, Cycle to Work Scheme, and a discount retail platform.
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. CVs are not accepted in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy. Interviews are scheduled to take place on a date to be confirmed.
Additional
If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, you can set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach to stay updated on opportunities as they arise. We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals to our team.
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