Teaching Assistant

Join us at Four Acres Academy as a Teaching Assistant!

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee—whether in teaching, support, or leadership—can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by fostering a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

As a Teaching Assistant at Four Acres Academy, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

Four Acres Academy is a dynamic primary school in Withywood, Bristol, where children are inspired to achieve, believe, and grow. With a strong emphasis on community and personal development, the school offers a creative and engaging learning experience for all pupils.

Under the supervision of the class teacher, you will undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and development needs of pupils. This will involve assisting teachers with the organisation and maintenance of classroom resources and contributing to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school.

We are looking for a motivated and inspirational teaching assistant who will :

• Hold a Good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent
• Have substantial experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Understand classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within them
• Understand principles of child development and learning processes, particularly barriers to learning
• Plan and implement effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving
• Be a natural communicator capable of relating to both pupils and adults
• Demonstrate a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community
• Align with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally

• Professional Growth:
  Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Initiatives such as ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash‑back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments, etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
• Sustainability Commitment:
  Reducing our carbon footprint through Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

• Final date to receive applications : 11 / 1 / 26 @ 23:59
• Interviews are likely to be held soon thereafter
• Working Arrangements :
  Permanent, 32.50 hours per week, term time only + 5 days

Visits to the school are welcome, please call to request.

PLEASE NOTE :
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment, Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your existing or most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher, appropriate senior manager, or HR Lead), satisfactory pre‑employment health screening, online searches and, for teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce.

In some settings a Declaration will be required to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve.