Herons' Moor Academy · Weston-super-Mare, South West
Job Title : Teaching Assistant (Level 1)
Actual Annual Salary: £18,010 - £19,631 Based on hours and working weeks.
Full Time Equivalent Salary : £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on Full Time hours, All year round.
Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract - 31 August 2027
Hours: Part-Time, 30 hours per week Term Time Only (plus INSET days) - job share can be considered
Additional role info: Working Pattern - Monday to Friday – 6 hours per day
Provisional Start Date : 3 September 2026
Your opportunity to support students to experience the best learning environment and reach their potential:
About the role:
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with the passion and drive to make a difference to the lives of young people, both within and beyond the classroom, supporting the delivery of excellent education experiences and championing the life chances of all children in our academy.
Through providing key educational, personal and social developmental support under the guidance of teaching colleagues you will support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques, enabling them to access the curriculum, and engage with their learning to achieve their full potential, supporting class teaching, small group work, and interventions across the Academy.
You will receive full ongoing training to support your development and have the ability to work term time only.
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 Herons’ Moor Academy:
Herons’ Moor Academy is a two-form entry primary school with a thriving nursery provision located in Weston-super-Mare. We believe that 'happy children are successful children'.
We are a school that thrives on inclusion and strong pastoral and academic provision and welcome children and families to join our school community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, colleagues and other local community groups