Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job Title
:
Teaching Assistant– Level2

Actual Annual Salary
: £14,693 - £15,840 (CLF Grade

C) Based on hours and week worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary
: £28,859- £31,111 (CLF Grade

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

Contract Type
:
Permanent

Hours: 22 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only Plus Inset days

Working Pattern
:
Monday to Thursday - 8.30am - 2pm (No lunch break). Some flexibility on working pattern and days. Happy to discuss at interview.

Potential Start Date
:
September 2026 pending completion of pre‑employment checks

We have a great opportunity to secure a permanent role with 22 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant at Wicklea Academy.

This role is to work with individuals and groups of children in KS2. There will be opportunities to cover whole classes as needed. The role will include covering classes on occasions, working within classes, along with taking intervention groups and being outside with the children  are looking for a candidate who has experience of this role. The role is not suitable for someone new to being a teaching assistant.

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. 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 submitting an application.

Wicklea Academy is a junior school located in Brislington, Bristol where children are at the centre of everything we do. We offer our pupils an education which supports and challenges every child to reach their full potential. Children leave Wicklea confident, responsible, determined and well‑equipped for the next stage of their lives.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring school who work in partnership with families to support children to make sure that they try their best, feel happy and safe and achieve well. All staff at Wicklea are proud of our school and the children who attend it.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional…