Job details

Salary: £24,027-£24,404 pro rata

Employer: Churchstanton Primary School

Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7RL

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 11 July 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

Churchstanton Primary School is an inclusive school where all children are supported to achieve their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our successful team, working 1 to 1 with a KS2 child.

This fixed term post will start on 2nd September 2025 with induction and handover days taking place before the start date if possible.

Post: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Responsible to: The Head teacher

Salary Scale/Hours: (£24,027-£24,404) pro rata depending on experience.

Part-time 10 hrs per week.

What will I be doing?

This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

We are looking for someone who will:

  • Work 1:1 with a child with SEN, supporting their learning and general physical development
  • Undertake general duties as directed by the Headteacher, SENDCO and class teacher to support the aims and ethos of Churchstanton Primary School
  • Have some experience, or prior knowledge, of supporting children with additional needs
  • Have some experience of the EYFS curriculum and be knowledgeable in how to support the development of young children.
  • Be creative in approach and provide opportunities to develop children’s learning.
  • Be willing (subject to training) to provide intimate care, manual handling and first aid.
  • Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary.
  • Be a team player and flexible in approach.

What is in it for me?

In return we can offer:

  • A unique and rural working environment
  • A commitment to continuing professional development
  • A supportive and committed head teacher, governing body and staff

DBS check

Churchstanton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children; this commitment is reflected in our recruitment process. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and disqualification by association and will require suitable professional references.

Supporting documents and information

To apply please download our application form below.

Closing date: 11/07/25

Interview: 17/07/25

Please email or call the school office with an expression of interest in the role and include why you have applied against the job specification.

school.office@churchstantonps.co.uk

01823 601354

 

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