Teaching Assistant

# Teaching Assistant

Employer:

Patchway Community School

Location:

Bristol, South Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Temporary

Hours:

Part Time Contract Length:
1 year Salary:
Grade 10 £ 26,824 - £28,142

Posted:
19th June 2026

Expires:
3rd July 2026 09:00 AM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
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* * Patchway Community School
**** Role**:
Teaching Assistants
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* Contract:

** Temporary, Term Time Only plus INSET days, 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027
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* Hours:

** 32.5 hours per week
** Salary:
** Grade 10 £ 26,824 - £28,142 per annum (£20,266 - £21,261 pro rata)
We are looking for two caring, motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and friendly school community.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive, supporting high quality learning, and making a meaningful impact every day.
** About the Role
** As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help create a positive learning environment, provide targeted support where needed, and contribute to the wider life of the school.
** We are looking for someone who:*
* • Is enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
• Builds positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Can work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Shows initiative, flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Has good communication skills and a genuine interest in education.
• Experience working with children or in a school setting is desirable, but not essential.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Working with small groups or individual pupils to help them progress.
• Assisting with planning, resources and classroom organisation.
• Contributing to assessment by observing and recording pupil progress.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required.

These are temporary posts for one year with the possibility of extension if funding remains.

Further details and full job description can be found in the attached application pack.
** Our Philosophy as an Employer
** Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
** Benefits*
* • Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
** Closing date:
Friday 3rd July 2026
**** Date of Interviews: TBC
** The Olympus Academy Trust – Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding…