Uphill Village Academy · Weston-Super-Mare, South West
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Early Years
Actual Annual Salary : £20,036 - £21,600, based on hours and weeks worked. Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C) based on full time hours, all year round.
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only plus Inset days
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30
Potential Start Date: 3 September 2026
An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and well-being.
The successful candidate will work in a mixed EYFS and Year 1 class, working closely with the class teacher to deliver small group sessions, including phonics lessons. They will have relevant experience which gives them an understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and a passion to ensure all children have the opportunity to learn and develop within a safe and stimulating environment.
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.
Always be committed to own self development and resilient to the challenges of working in a single form entry school.
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 experience of, or willingness to embrace working in a single form entry school is essential.
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.
Holds a full and relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years qualification). 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 Uphill Village Academy:
Uphill Village Academy is a vibrant primary school located in Weston-Super-Mare. 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 work closely together to ensure our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confiden