Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 23f23a75-7162-4292-9d6d-5e6df0d59db3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating in learning activities.
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual education and behaviour plans.
• Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to progress records.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Support the use of ICT and help prepare resources for lessons.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.
What we’re looking for:
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths).
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or have equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate strong communication and ICT skills.
• Are confident, well-organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience working with children in an educational setting.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Rewards package, including high street discounts and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Centre.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to be part of a passionate and collaborative school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating in learning activities.
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual education and behaviour plans.
• Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to progress records.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Support the use of ICT and help prepare resources for lessons.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.
What we’re looking for:
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths).
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or have equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate strong communication and ICT skills.
• Are confident, well-organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience working with children in an educational setting.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Rewards package, including high street discounts and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Centre.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to be part of a passionate and collaborative school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).