Teaching Assistant

Job Title

Teaching Assistant – Level 1

£18,010 - £19,631 Based on 30 hours per week, term time only plus insets

£25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade

B) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Permanent

30 hours per week
- Part Time, Term Time Only plus Insets. Less hours or a job share will also be considered for the right candidate. Please state on your application form the hours/days you are able to commit it.

Monday
- Friday, 6 hours per day

September 2026

We are looking for passionate Teaching Assistants to help shape brighter futures for young people across our academy community.

Hanham Woods Academy is seeking to appoint four Teaching Assistants to join our team at the start of the new academic year.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people. Successful candidates will support the delivery of high-quality educational experiences, both within and beyond the classroom, while championing the life chances and aspirations of every student within our academy.

Working under the guidance of teaching staff, you will provide educational, personal, and social development support to students. By using appropriate strategies and interventions, you will help learners access the curriculum, engage positively with their education, and achieve their full potential. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the academy and receive comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to support your growth in the role.

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Dyslexia
• Speech and language difficulties
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Children in Care
• English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Thrive
• Trauma-informed practise

We may also be able to offer apprenticeship opportunities for entry-level candidates who are interested in developing the skills and knowledge required to become a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. If you would like to find out more about our apprenticeship pathway, please contact recruitment  for further information.

• 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.
• 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 supplying an application.

Hanham Woods Academy is a secondary school located within the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, delivering education to pupils aged 11-16. It is one of the most improved academies in the South West, providing an excellent education to over 800 students. The academy has a growing reputation both locally and regionally.

Whilst we appreciate the unique setting in which the academy is placed, we work hard to challenge students from a variety of backgrounds to be the best they can be in all areas of life. Our mission here is simple: we want to give people the best chance of success, underpinned by our ethos of Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind.

We want students to 'climb the mountain' in order to achieve success both academically and by developing a confident, resilient and hard‑working character.

Our Resource Base is a specialist provision located alongside our mainstream school designed to support students with specific…