1:1 Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

Full time 1:1 Teaching Assistant with Early Years experience

Term time only, 30.4 hours per week

Fixed-term, until the end of August 2027, to start as soon as possible

Application deadline: 9am Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interviews: to be arranged with the candidates

What will I be doing?

Are you looking for a role working alongside a class teacher specialist practitioner in the Early Years? Are you excited about the idea of working fl exibly, supporting a child with their learning, wellbeing, safety and relationships with their peers? Would you like to join a close-knit team of committed staff who will get to know your strengths then support you to develop them, to achieve the best outcomes possible for our fantastic children?

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please get in touch with us here at Wookey Primary School. We need a full-time teaching assistant who is adaptable and keen to learn. Ideally, you will have qualifi cations and experience working with children in the 3-6 age range but you may have different, relevant skills that would support you in this new opportunity.

This role is as a 1:1 teaching assistant, supporting a reception child in our Early Years class. The role is for a fi xed term due to funding for the child although we are looking to secure funding to support them in the longer term. This post is for a full term position, Monday to Friday from 8.45am-3.20pm with 30 minutes for lunch (unpaid).

DBS check

Wookey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Supporting documents and information

Come and visit us to get a feel for the school and our ethos. Please call 01749 673650 to arrange a time or email the office at school.423@wookeyprimaryschool.co.uk

Application deadline: 9am Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interviews: by arrangement with candidates, to start as soon as possible upon appointment and subject to all safeguarding and pre-employment checks and training.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and actively value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, disability, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. We are a Disability Confident employer and commit to making reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout our recruitment and selection process.

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