Teaching Assistant

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/08/2026

What skills and experience we're looking for We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work
• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
• Has good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff:

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired.

At Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at

Further details about the role Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre is seeking a motivated and values-driven Teaching Assistant to join our team in the main school.

This is an exciting opportunity to give support to children, individually, in groups or as a class (under the direction of the teacher), so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green in Bridgwater is a community-focused primary school committed to providing an inclusive, engaging, and high-quality education for all learners.

It offers a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and curiosity.

Westover Green Community School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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