Bishopston Primary School : Teaching Assistant

The successful candidate will have the desire and energy to work with children, including children with additional learning needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• is able to work effectively as part of a team
• has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• has experience of delivering high quality teaching and learning
• enthusiasm, energy and self-motivation to engage children in all areas of learning
• is flexible and reactive to the needs of pupils in their care
• is committed to high standards and is willing to help develop high quality learning experiences
• will be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community, e.g. supporting events

Responsibilities will include:

• supporting learners to achieve their full potential
• facilitating high quality learning activities
• delivering and embedding therapy programmes
• delivering outdoor learning sessions
• delivering a programme for the development of social communication and interaction skills
• modifying the curriculum to ensure it is accessed
• monitoring IDP targets
• managing behaviour
• supporting learning in groups
• taking an active role in the life of the school

We can offer you:

• An excellent opportunity and scope to develop your own skills and to make a contribution to whole school improvement.
• Specialist training to develop your skills in dealing with ALN issues
• Access to high quality CPD
• The chance to work as part of a dedicated, friendly and highly supportive team

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and satisfactory references.

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Headteacher, Mr John Owen, by 10pm Sunday 31 May 2026 to [email protected]

Last modified on 24 March 2026

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