Teaching Assistant - Level 1 (Primary)

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant - Level 1  Actual Annual Salary:   £18,010 - £19,631 (Based on hours and weeks worked)  Full Time Equivalent Salary : £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.  Contract Type:   Permanent  Hours:   30 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only + Inset days   Working Pattern:  Monday to Friday     Potential Start Date: 03 September 2026  An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and well-being:  Support students by implementing appropriate strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, actively engage in high-quality classroom learning, and achieve their full potential. Take responsibility for delivering planned learning activities and supporting teaching programmes, as agreed with teaching staff, adapting approaches in response to students’ needs.  Contribute to measurable improvements in student attainment, as well as their social and emotional development. Work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider school support services, supporting learners in a mainstream secondary school setting focused on academic achievement and personal development.  About you:    You will:  Be committed to being part of a high performing school that has high expectations.   Continuously be committed to improving the life chances of pupils.   Be proactive in your own professional development and resilient in a fast-paced learning environment.  Be committed to seeing feedback as a gift and strive to be better every day.   Stay committed to the wider success of the school and community.  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 Kings Oak Academy:  King’s Oak Academy is situated in the heart of the South Gloucestershire community and is within easy commuting