Job details

Salary: Grade 15.3: £12.45 p/h, £24,027 per annum

Employer: Keinton Mandeville Primary School

Location: Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6ES

Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 7 July 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

Full-time classroom teaching assistant
Monday – Friday (8:30am – 3:15pm).
Fixed -term (from September 2025 to 31st August 2026, in the first instance).
Salary Grade 15.3: £12.45 p/h, £24,027 per annum

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, caring and committed individual to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis. The post is from 1st September 2025, until 31st August 2026 in the first instance due to funding, but may be extended.

Additional hours are also available for lunchtime supervisor duties.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will:

  • have the resilience and desire to support children with a range of needs
  • be a team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humour
  • be a reflective person, who is able to show initiative to enhance children’s learning
  • firmly believe that every child can be successful in learning
  • have a good level of English, Mathematics (GCSE grade C or equivalent). Other qualifications, such as a NVQ Level 3, would be an advantage.

What is in it for me?

We offer:

  • A wonderful school with wonderful children
  • A fantastic, supportive staff team
  • A commitment to professional development
  • An amazing school community!

DBS check

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS Disclosure check.

Supporting documents and information

Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025

Interview: Monday 14 July 2025

Please apply by completing the application, with a personal statement supporting your application and referring to the job description/person specification, which can be found on the Employment Opportunities page of the school website.

Email: office@km-ps.co.uk

Apply on the Keinton Mandeville Primary School website

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