The posting
Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 1
Actual Salary: £12,093 - £13,181 (Based on working hours and weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) based on full time hours, all year round.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027, subject to external funding
Hours of work: 19.5 per week, Term Time Only plus INSET days
Potential Start Date: January 2027 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
Are you ready to take on a rewarding and supportive role within a classroom environment?
We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Teaching Assistant - Level 1 to join our supportive and talented team at Herons' Moor Academy in Weston-super-Mare. We are looking for a professional and ambitious individual with a genuine passion for supporting children and helping to transform their learning.
The academy places children at the heart of everything it does and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where children can experience success both academically and personally. Its core values of kindness, patience, respect and honesty underpin school life, helping children to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to flourish.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant - Level 1 to support the educational, personal and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues, including class teachers and the SENCo.
You will use appropriate strategies and techniques to help pupils access the curriculum, engage positively with their learning and achieve their full potential. You will support the delivery of planned learning activities and teaching programmes, adapting activities in response to pupils' individual needs and progress. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to make a positive and measurable contribution to pupils' attainment, as well as their social and emotional wellbeing.
About you
You will:
- Be committed to supporting the academy's high expectations and helping pupils achieve their full potential.
- Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a Teaching Assistant supports pupils in their learning.
- Be able to engage pupils effectively and positively manage behaviour on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
- Have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to demonstrate empathy, patience and active listening.
- Have good planning and organisational skills, particularly when supporting learning activities and preparing resources.
- Be committed to inclusion and creating an environment where every child feels supported, valued and able to succeed.
- Be reflective, open to feedback and committed to your own ongoing professional development.
- Be willing to undertake relevant training and qualifications to support your development within the role.
- Be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life and success of Herons' Moor Academy and its community.
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 works closely together to ensure our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, and a strong sense of agency and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.
Why CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 08 November 2026 @11.59pm
Short-listing: 09 November 2026
Interviews: 16 November 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
