Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, TA3 7FD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f860a127-ba31-49ef-9153-ea912578e798 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for 3 enthusiastic and dedicated people who can bring creativity and flair to the classroom. In return we can offer a supportive and friendly environment where staff thrive and are encouraged to embrace their own personal development.
Essential requirements of the posts are that applicants must:
• Be able to communicate effectively;
• Hold a full and relevant qualification;
• Have a proventrack recordof working within education;
• Be enthusiastic, driven and committed to supporting our school’s future success;
• Be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team;
• Be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.
The successful applicants will be expected to take an active role in supporting teaching and learning within the school.
What the school offers its staff
• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme
• Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government
pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities
• Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in
meaningful activities
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of
workplace and personal issues
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our
‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better
work/life balance
• Free car parking
• On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost
• Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available
to employees at a discounted rate
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for
their commute to work
• Free tea and coffee.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
We are looking for 3 enthusiastic and dedicated people who can bring creativity and flair to the classroom. In return we can offer a supportive and friendly environment where staff thrive and are encouraged to embrace their own personal development.
Essential requirements of the posts are that applicants must:
• Be able to communicate effectively;
• Hold a full and relevant qualification;
• Have a proventrack recordof working within education;
• Be enthusiastic, driven and committed to supporting our school’s future success;
• Be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team;
• Be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.
The successful applicants will be expected to take an active role in supporting teaching and learning within the school.
What the school offers its staff
• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme
• Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government
pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities
• Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in
meaningful activities
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of
workplace and personal issues
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our
‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better
work/life balance
• Free car parking
• On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost
• Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available
to employees at a discounted rate
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for
their commute to work
• Free tea and coffee.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.