Teaching Assistant

Olympustrust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the team at Filton Hill Primary School in Bristol. This part-time role involves supporting a non-verbal learner in Early Years and leading phonics interventions for Year 1 students. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Maths and English. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to make a positive impact on vulnerable learners' educational journeys.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Annual pay progression opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place

Free onsite parking

Coaching/Counselling services

Staff recognition and awards scheme

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education, including Maths and English.
• Experience working with special educational needs.
• NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistants or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a non-verbal learner in Early Years.
• Lead phonics interventions with Year 1 students.
• Collaborate with class teachers to improve academic progress.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 or above

NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

* Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 10 £18,707 - £19,626 per annum (pro-rata)Posted: 12th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 12th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526037Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1526037* Share :**Filton Hill Primary School****Teaching Assistant****30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)****Fixed until 31/08/2026****Grade 10 £26,824 - £28,142 FTE (£18,707 - £19,626 pro-rata) per annum**Filton Hill Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026 working 30 hours per week, actual working hours are to be agreed with the Headteacher. The successful candidate will work term time only plus inset days, totalling 39 weeks per year.This role will have split responsibility with half of the time dedicated to 1:1 support with a non-verbal learner in the Early Years provision and half of the time leading phonics interventions with Year 1.This role involves working alongside class teachers to support and improve the academic progress of our learners with special educational needs or disabilities. We are looking for a kind, dedicated and considerate TA who will have the energy and enthusiasm to support and nurture some of our most vulnerable learners.All candidates must have a good standard of general education, to include Maths and English at GCSE level 4 or above or equivalent qualification and NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or other relevant experience and qualification.Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.**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: Monday, 12th January 2026****Interview date: Tuesday, 20th January 2026**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.*The Olympus Academy Trust – Filton Hill Primary 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 procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.**We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.**We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Filton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Filton Hill Primary SchoolPart of### The Olympus Academy Trust