Teaching Assistant (BG8)


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	BG8 Salary Range £29,064 to £31,022 FTE per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bristol, BS10 7EJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

32.5 hours per week | Term time only + INSET | Fixed-term (Until Mar 2028) BG8 Salary Range £29,064 to £31,022 FTE per annum Actual Starting Salary £22325 Start Date – ASAP following interview and DBS ClearanceBlaise Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive school serving a richly diverse community. We are ambitious for our children and proud of the warm, supportive culture we have built for both pupils and staff. Our school places relationships, inclusion and high expectations at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a skilled, adaptable and committed Teaching Assistant (BG8) to join our team initially to the end of March 2028, depending on funding could be extended.

This is a non-class-based role. The successful candidate will be deployed flexibly across the school to meet pupil and learning needs, and will:

Deliver targeted academic mentoring and interventions

Provide pastoral and SEMH support for identified pupils

Provide whole-class cover when required

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

Has strong experience supporting pupils academically and pastorally

Can adapt learning and deliver targeted interventions

Is confident providing whole-class cover when required

Is calm, flexible and committed to inclusive practice

What we offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment where every member of staff is valued

A strong commitment to professional development, with opportunities to work alongside experienced colleagues and access training

The opportunity to work with motivated children who are eager to learn and grow

A nurturing school culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both children and staff

A commitment to reflection, learning and continuous improvement

What the school offers its staff:

Join a team committed to supporting our vibrant community and help us achieve our vision of creating success for all. Blaise Primary and Nursery School provides a caring and inclusive environment for our staff, fostering a sense of community and collaboration. We offer:

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous professional development and further training to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Supportive Team: Join a warm and friendly team of professionals dedicated to providing the best possible education for our students.

Vibrant Community: Be part of a school community that values diversity and inclusivity, where everyone is respected for their unique talents and contributions.

Positive Working Environment: Enjoy a positive working environment with modern facilities and resources that contribute to an optimal learning experience.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community and share our commitment to inclusion.

Blaise Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please submit your application ASAP. For further details of if you have any questions regarding the application process please email the school or contact our School Business Manager Sara Cunningham-Smith.

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse school community. We strongly believe that representation matters so we would like our staff population to represent our student population and the community within Bristol. Almost a quarter of the students at Blaise Primary and Nursery come to us from Black, Asian or mixed backgrounds. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, but we particularly encourage applicants to this role from the communities we represent.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS record check.

Closing date: 10am Friday 13th November 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.

Interview will be held Thursday 19th October 2026Information about our Appointments Procedure: -

Normally we would expect to acknowledge all applications, but we hope you will understand that in some circumstances this is not possible. If you have not heard within a period of two weeks from the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We take up references prior to interview and all appointments are subject to a DBS police check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 7974 which requires the disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 7 996 we request candidates to bring with them to interview evidence of their right to employment in the United Kingdom.

Safeguarding Statement

Blaise Primary and Nursery 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.If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community and share our commitment to inclusion.

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