Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Infant and Junior School for September 2026

Full-time, Term-time only

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Thursday 18^th June 2026

Interview date will be Thursday 25^th June 2026

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, professional and supportive team within our Early Years and Infant & Junior provision.

As a Teaching Assistant, the role involves supporting pupils' learning and development, clarifying instructions, providing necessary materials, and addressing individual needs. The post-holder will assist across various subjects, promoting positive behaviour, and collaborating with teachers to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

A level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential, as is experience with the EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 curriculum (ideally two of these three areas), and the ability to facilitate the transition from early years' play-based learning to the structured education of Key Stage 1, or the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2.

The Clifton High School Teaching Assistant will uphold a professional attitude and consistently strive for the highest educational standards, prioritising pupil safety and wellbeing and ensuring the child's needs come first. With a commitment to supporting the educational, social, and physical development of pupils, they will possess the ability to motivate and inspire, fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment.

This role is full-time, term-time only (37.5 per week). The pro-rated salary is £22,999.43pa (£29,313 FTE)

Clifton High School is an academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for approximately 800 pupils aged 3-18 years. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos. We value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the School.

Clifton High School is a place where diversity is celebrated, and individual brilliance is valued. Clifton High School is a place where everyone can belong. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment and attracting, developing, and retaining individuals with diverse experiences. We welcome applicants from all sections of our community, including those from the global majority, the LGBTQ+ community, the neurodiverse, and disabled individuals. Our community is collaborative and committed to shared learning from multiple perspectives. We provide a supportive, respectful, and empowering environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. If you share our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and collaboration, we invite you to apply for any open positions at Clifton High School.

Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All roles in the School are assumed to be engaged, or have the potential to be engaged, in regulated activity with children. The School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those which would normally be considered “spent” under the Act) must be declared, unless filtered out in accordance with DBS filtering rules, if invited to an interview. If you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for roles at Clifton High School.