Teaching Assistant (term-time only)

Organisation: Bristol City Robins Foundation
Salary: £22,544.20
Location: Ashton Gate, BS3 2EJ
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 30 June 2026
Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, as a Teaching Assistant on our BTEC Sport courses.

Salary: £22,544.20 term time only

· Can you engage, motivate and inspire students?
· Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential?
· Do you have experience of working with young people who may require additional support?
· Do you have experience in working with students with SEND or on EHCP’s?
· Are you adaptable, proactive, and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment?

If so, we would like to talk to you…

We are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to work with students enrolled on our BTEC Sport courses at Levels 1, 2 and 3. This role involves supporting students with varying needs in the classroom including those on an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) and with SEND. You will work within the class, ensuring students receive the individual support needed to succeed academically, holistically, and personally.

Your Main Responsibilities:
· Assisting a lecturer within BTEC Level 1/2/3 Sport lessons.
· Help students achieve their EHCP goals by implementing specific strategies and interventions outlined in the plan
· Guiding students through assessments, providing feedback, and helping them meet their target grades.
· Supporting a lecturer to monitor student progress, attendance, and behaviour, implementing interventions where necessary.
· Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student outcomes.
· Providing pastoral support to promote student wellbeing and adhering to safeguarding protocols.

You will have:
· Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards one e.g. HLTA - We will support in funding a suitable qualification for the right candidate (Essential)
· Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting young learners with varying needs.
· Previous experience of working with students with SEND and EHCP’s, providing tailored support.
· An ability to support the delivery of engaging BTEC lessons
· Experience in providing feedback and guidance to help students achieve their target grades.
· An ability to support with monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, with interventions when necessary.
· Strong behaviour management skills, promoting positive engagement.
· An ability to build positive student relationships to support academic and personal development.
· Strong communication skills for working with students, parents, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
· Knowledge of safeguarding policies and best practices in an educational and sports setting.
· IT literate.
· Full UK Driving License

Benefits
We will give you:
· A flexible working environment.
· 5 paid volunteering days per year
· Generous continuous personal development budget.
· 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
· Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop)
· Cycle to work scheme
· Death In Service Benefit
· Employee Assist programme
· The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact madeleine.hollick@bcfc.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 5pm (however we reserve the right to fast-track applicants and interview before this end date)

Interview date(s): Wednesday 8th July 2026 (subject to change)

Contract: Permanent, term-time only (39 weeks) - Starting w/c 25th August 2026

Candidates will be expected to put time into self-development before their start date. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.

Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
How to apply: To apply, please fill out the application form via the following link: https://app.hbhr.io/job-application/external/af413e92-69f7e662-8ba80de8-98b5c1d8 Please note, we DO NOT accept CV's