Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Futura Learning Partnership; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An apprenticeship as a Teaching Assistant is available at a primary education trust based in Bristol. The apprentice will support pupils in an inclusive environment, ensuring they thrive in their educational journey. A commitment to personal growth and a collaborative approach are essential, along with the required educational background of 5 GCSEs. Candidates will benefit from continuous professional development and a supportive culture that values diversity. Start date is February 1, 2026, with applications encouraged early.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health Cash-back Plan

Pension scheme

Retail discount schemes

Qualifications

• Support pupils within the Trust's innovative curriculum.
• Maintain good order and discipline.
• Engage pupils of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of educational outcomes.
• Engage pupils to reach their full potential.

Skills

Good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above)

Ability to self-study

Ability to work with a range of people and children

Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated

Ability to supervise a group of pupils

Planning effective play-based activities

Passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment

Education

5 x GCSE’s including English and Maths

Job description

## Apprentice Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Apprentice Teaching Assistant# Apprentice Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: 1st July 2027Salary: FTE: £14,566 Actual Salary £10,992Posted: 7th December 2025Start Date: 7th December 2025Expires: 18th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 7th December 2025Job ID: 1523079Job Reference: FLP-R1308Start Date: 7th December 2025* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: 1st July 2027* Job ID: 1523079* Share :**Join us as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Four Acres Academy**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 creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.**Your Role in Building Brighter Futures**As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice 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.Home | Four Acres AcademyPurpose of the role of a Teaching Assistant Apprentice (see the JD for accountabilities):You will be responsible for supporting pupils within the Trust. The successful candidate will bring our innovative curriculum to life, as you maintain good order and discipline, engage pupils of all abilities to reach their full potential.**What You’ll Bring to Futura:**We are looking for a motivated and inspirational apprentice teaching assistant who will:Have a good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above)Have proven ability to self-studyHave proven ability to work with a range of people and childrenBe confident, enthusiastic and self-motivatedBe able to supervise a group of pupilsCan plan effective play-based activitiesDemonstrate a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school communityAligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally**What We Offer to Support Your Growth**Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘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 our 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.**Key Information:****Application Deadline: 11th January 2026****Interviews are likely to be held soon after this date****Start date: 1st February 2026****Hours: 32.5 hours per week Monday – Friday 0830 – 1530, which includes 1 day at college. Term Time only plus 1 week.****Contract Type: Fixed until the end of the apprenticeship – 1st July 2027. During this time, you will work closely with an education provider who will support your training and development.****PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement: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/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/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 in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.**Equal Opportunities:**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### Four Acres AcademyPart of### Futura Learning Partnership