Teaching Assistant

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. Salary: Hay 9 (£21,281 - £23,097 per annum). This is a fixed term post, Starting  Monday 23rd November 2026 (or sooner) - 31st August 2027 We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has a passion for inclusion. At Coniston Primary School, we are very proud of our work in providing a caring, nurturing inclusive approach to ensure all children have access to a high-quality education within the classroom. We also provide social and emotional developmental support for all of our children through bespoke wellbeing sessions and the Thrive programme. We believe that inclusion is about removing barriers for all children to empower them to take part in everyday school life alongside their peers and the role of the Teaching Assistant is crucial in enabling this. During the latest Ofsted inspection in February 2025, it was judged that the school’s work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection, meaning we are well on our way to being Outstanding. The excellent standard that we deliver for the pupils within our school has been recognised by other external agencies and we provide support to other schools within and beyond South Gloucestershire for a number of areas, including; Senior Leader support, pastoral and behaviour, teaching and learning, as well as, curriculum development. All this work has been driven by our enthusiasm and determination to provide the best opportunities for all children who attend Coniston Primary School. We can also offer: • Enthusiastic and well-motivated children with outstanding behaviour • An experienced Executive Headteacher who is committed to providing the best opportunities for all children and staff within our school community • A supportive Acting Head of School and Inclusion Lead • A team of outstanding Class Teachers and Teaching Assistants • An Instructional Coaching model for professional development • Training in Emotion Coaching, Trauma Informed Practice and Thrive • Supportive staff and governors If you want to be part of our team then please read the job description and personal specification attached. We would strongly advise visiting the school beforehand so you can get a feel of everything that we are about. Full safeguarding checks, including DBS, safeguarding and prevent training will be need to be completed. With 2 full supportive references provided. We will be holding tours of the school on: - Tuesday 13th October 2026 - 4.00pm & Thursday 15th October 2026 - 4.00pm Please contact the school office to book this in Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026 - 1.00pm