Autism Centre Teaching Assistant
Closing in 18 days (26 June 2026 5:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 point 3-4 - £12.85 – £13.05 per hour depending on experience
Employer: Holway Park Primary School and ASC Centre
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 26 June 2026 5:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Start Date Thursday 4 September 2026
33.50 hours per week- Monday- Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday- 8.30am-3.30pm & Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm each week- term time plus 3 inset days
Salary: Grade 15 point 3-4 – £12.85 – £13.05 per hour depending on experience
What will I be doing?
We are looking for staff to work with pupils with SEND
We are looking for TAs to work within our established ASC SEN UNIT supporting children with significant SEND particularly autism & speech and language difficulties. You will work as part of a team providing a mixture of small group support and 1:1 support including intimate care.
Holway Park School is an inclusive and nurturing school. You will work closely with the SENCO and teachers to provide tailored support for all pupils with additional needs, autism, communication and interaction and learning difficulties, including sensory needs.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We would love to hear from people who have the patience, energy, and enthusiasm to support children with additional needs in our Autism Centre. Experience of working with children with significant needs is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate ideally will:
- Be positive, approachable, flexible and work effectively in a team.
- Be patient and supportive of children with additional needs whilst also having high expectations for them.
- Have a good standard of English and Maths at the equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C.
What is in it for me?
What we offer- We have a strong team of staff who you will be working with, part of your working week includes Continued Professional Development & Training.
DBS check
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks including online checks.
Supporting documents and information
Holway Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application by SC Application forms only, No CVs, should be sent to the Headteacher via email susan.brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk
Please state SEN unit position on application form.
Closing date Friday 19 June 2026 5.00pm
Interviews- Thurs 2 July 2026