Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, as a Teaching Assistant on our BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development course.

Please note

Salary: 12.72 per hour - This role is 15.5 hours per week (Monday 8.45 am - 12.45 pm; Tuesday 8.45 am - 12.45 pm & Thursday 8.45 am - 4.45 pm). Contract Length 25th August 2025 - 22nd May 2026 Term-time only contract 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 EHCPs? 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 part-time Teaching Assistant to work with students enrolled on the BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development course. 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 with BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development 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 EHCPs, 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

Safeguarding Statement:

Bristol City Robins Foundation is 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 the 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.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years of employment, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days) (Pro rata) A flexible working environment with generous planning, preparation, and admin time in your timetable. Pension scheme. Generous continuous personal development budget. 1 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone) The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.

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To apply, please complete the application form in the following link: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/41925?identifier=therobinsfoundation

Please note, we do not accept CVs. If you have any issues uploading your form, please email Clare.Rose@bcfc.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th July 2025 at 5pm (however we reserve the right to fast-track applicants and interview before this end date)
Interview date(s): Thursday 7th August 2025.

Contract: Fixed Term, Part time - Starting 25th August 2025

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.72 per hour

Expected hours: 15.5 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/07/2025
Expected start date: 25/08/2025