Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,185 - £25,989 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1512142 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant
33 hours 45 minutes per week
8.15am – 3.30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
Term time plus INSET days - 39 weeks per year
Grade 14 - (£25,185 - £25,989)
Actual starting salary - £19,672
Teaching Assistants support students with a wide range of challenging needs including physical, language and communication difficulties, social and emotional difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties. The work may be with small groups, 1:1 or within the classroom and the schools’ SEMH provisions.
Hours of work for Teaching Assistants are usually 8:15am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. In addition, colleagues are required to attend Department and Full Staff meetings. Part-time applications may be considered for the right candidate.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, demonstrate flexibility, initiative and excellent communication skills, be a team player and have strong empathy skills. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Disclosure Level: Enhanced
Start date: As soon as possible
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.
33 hours 45 minutes per week
8.15am – 3.30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
Term time plus INSET days - 39 weeks per year
Grade 14 - (£25,185 - £25,989)
Actual starting salary - £19,672
Teaching Assistants support students with a wide range of challenging needs including physical, language and communication difficulties, social and emotional difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties. The work may be with small groups, 1:1 or within the classroom and the schools’ SEMH provisions.
Hours of work for Teaching Assistants are usually 8:15am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. In addition, colleagues are required to attend Department and Full Staff meetings. Part-time applications may be considered for the right candidate.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, demonstrate flexibility, initiative and excellent communication skills, be a team player and have strong empathy skills. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Disclosure Level: Enhanced
Start date: As soon as possible
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.