Teaching Assistant

East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

16/07/2026

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).

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

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 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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