1:1 Teaching Assistant
Closing in 14 days (24 September 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 point 3 – 4 Hourly rate £12.85 - £13.05 (pay award pending)
Employer: St Benedict’s Church of England VA Junior School
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 24 September 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Salary: Grade 15 point 3 – 4 Hourly rate £12.85 – £13.05 (pay award pending)
Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 8.30 – 3.15 with half an hour for lunch, term time only (paid for 43.51 weeks per year)
Start date: 2 November 2026
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work with a child with a range of educational needs. The post would be full-time (term-time) and would be linked to the specific pupil. This role would suit a nurturing individual who is happy to liaise with the class teacher to personalise a child’s learning. The following would be required:
- Experience and understanding of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), or a willingness to learn,
- The ability to adapt, adjust and be flexible to meet learners’ needs,
- The ability to work as part of a team,
- Strong communication and empathy skills.
St Benedict’s is a friendly, inclusive school with an emphasis on wellbeing, both of pupils and staff. We have a strong, dedicated team. Situated in the vibrant and diverse town of Glastonbury, we are passionate about delivering a broad and varied curriculum with an emphasis on links to our community.
As a member of our staff, you would be part of a hard-working, enthusiastic team determined to deliver an engaging, exciting wider curriculum and offer our pupils the best possible learning experience, with an emphasis on wellbeing.
DBS check
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo criminal background checks via the disclosure procedure.
Supporting documents and information
Where possible, we would encourage applicants to visit the school and to view our website. If unable to visit, please telephone the school to arrange an informal conversation with the Headteacher.
Closing Date: Noon Thursday 24 September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 2 October 2026
For an application form, please visit our website
Applications should be emailed to office@stbens.school and include a completed application form and covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Mr P Ranger.