Teaching Assistant at Belgrave School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BS/53569

Location

The Willows, 159 Four Acres, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 8RA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (Actual)Competitive

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 25th May, 2026

Start Date

asap

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

About this Role

TRANSFORM LIVES. EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Are you the kind of person who sees beyond behaviour?

Do you stay calm when others can’t…

Build trust when it’s been broken before…

And know that learning starts long before a lesson begins?

At Belgrave School, we are looking for an exceptional teaching Assistant who understands that our learners don’t just need education, they need connection, consistency and unwavering belief.

Our learners may arrive feeling anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected from learning. Some will test boundaries. Some will push you away. All of them need adults who don’t give up.

The Role

You will be more than a Teaching Assistant.

You will be the person who:

We’re Looking For

Helps a child feel safe enough to stay

Supports them through moments of dysregulation and distress

Celebrates the smallest wins—because they matter

Builds the trust that makes learning possible

Someone who:

Understands SEMH, trauma and behaviour as communication

Can remain calm, consistent and compassionate in challenging moments

Holds firm boundaries, but leads with empathy

Believes every child deserves a fresh start, every single day

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that truly supports each other

Develop your expertise in specialist SEMH practice

Go home knowing you’ve made a real difference even on the hardest days

If you’re ready to be the adult who changes a child’s story, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Safeguarding and Wellbeing Statement

Belgrave School and Melrose Education are committed to staff wellbeing. We also offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.    Our staff overwhelmingly recommend our school as a “great place to work”.

We are committed to equal opportunities and have a robust equity, diversity, and inclusion policy supported by school and Company EDI Leads.

Belgrave School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this position.

This position is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and, therefore, the ability to speak and write fluent English is an essential requirement.

Applications will close on Midday Monday 25th May.

For more details, please contact School Principal – Gwen Bennion, info@belgraveschool.com

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via email.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please do check your junk or spam boxes as well as your inbox for any correspondence. If your application is unsuccessful, we will notify you as soon as possible.