Teaching Assistant

St Johns CofE Primary School is seeking a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils learning and development by providing tailored support encouraging confidenceand helping children achieve their potential. As part of our welcoming school community you will contribute to an inclusive environment where every child is valued supportedand encouraged to thrive.

About St Johns CofE Primary School

St Johns Church of England Primary School in Keynsham is a welcoming and inclusive Church school grounded in a distinctive Christian ethos. Its work is shaped by a vision that encourages the whole school community to celebrate life in all its fullness and learn together in Gods love promoting respect opportunity collaborationand aspiration. The school provides a safe nurturing and academically aspirational environment where children grow in knowledge characterand confidence guided by shared Christian values and a commitment to enabling every pupil to reach their full potential.

St Johns CofE Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools serving more than 12000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16 supported by more than 1700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together we are building the brightest future for all enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion community and growth guide how we work the decisions we make and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

Wed love to hear from someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers build confidence and achieve their full potential
• Brings patience positivityand resilience with the ability to remain calm and professional when supporting pupils with a range of needs
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths and is committed to further developing their skills through professional learning and training opportunities
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued supported and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools develop professionally and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan providing up to 500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental optical and physiotherapy appointments as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support Cycle to Work Scheme gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information:

• This is a part time permanent position working 18.5 hours a week Term Time Only 5 inset days
• Start date: 02/11/2026
• Working pattern:
• M- 12.30-3.30pm
• T- 12.30-3.30pm
• W- 8.30-3.30
• Th- 12.30-3.30pm
• F- 12.30-3.30pm

How to Apply

To apply and find out more please click the apply button:

• Closing date: 18/10/2026
• Interviews: To be held shortly after

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.