Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Actual Annual Salary: £24,711 - £26,640. Based on 37 hours per week, Term Time only.

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C) Based on 37 hours per week, All Year Round.

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : Full-time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only, plus INSET days

Provisional Start Date : 3 September 2026

Make a lasting difference in young people’s lives by joining a passionate and supportive school community as a Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team, delivering high-quality classroom support that helps students thrive and achieve their full potential. Bristol Brunel Academy is seeking a motivated and adaptable candidate with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The successful applicant will be passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and, ideally, will have experience working with students with SEND. About you:

You will:

• have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.

• be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.

• be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.

• be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.

• have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.

• have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.

• be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Bristol Brunel Academy:

Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community.

The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team.

Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community. All of our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and contemporary facilities.

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