Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level
1)

Salary: Annual: £21,012-£22,903 (based on hours and working weeks). Full Time Equivalent: £25,941-£28,275 (CLF Grade

B).

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus INSET days).

Working Pattern:

• Monday to Friday – 8.30am – 4.00pm (30‑minute lunch break).

We are looking for a passionate and driven Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support students’ educational, personal, and social development under the direction of relevant colleagues at Lime Hills Academy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing planned learning activities and teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to children’s responses.
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum, engage with learning, and achieve their full potential, ideally with experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Working collaboratively with academy staff at all levels to deliver excellent educational experiences and champion the life chances of all children.
• Managing behaviour effectively on a one‑to‑one or small group basis.
• Adopting relevant strategies and techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
• Participating in ongoing training and development, fully supported in your role.

About you:

• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, and how a Teaching Assistant supports students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and active listening when working with students who may need additional support.
• Good planning and organisational skills for preparing and adapting learning activities and support materials.
• Commitment to undertaking relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, First Aid qualification).
• Genuine interest in working with children and a strong commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all learners.

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 Lime Hills Academy: a special school for students in years 5‑11 with an EHCP to support SEMH needs.

We will be moving into a new build in Churchill; at present we have a temporary arrangement supported by the DfE and CLF, delivering provision across two sites: a secondary site in Weston and a primary site in Nailsea.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equity. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from under‑represented and global‑majority groups.

Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression through training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support via an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts and flu jabs.
• Family leave options, including above‑industry‑average occupational maternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking and more.

Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date 14 March 2026
Short‑listing 16 March 2026
Interviews 24 March 2026.

We welcome site visits prior to the closing date; please contact the academy/site directly to arrange an 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 as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of interest in the role; apply at your earliest convenience.

We are a Disability‑Confident Committed Employer, dedicated to equity and inclusion, and we will interview 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 adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know how we can assist.