Job details

Salary: £25,614 – £26,016 FTE, £14,197.76 - £14,420.58 actual

Employer: King Ina Church of England Academy

Location: Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6FQ

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 2 November 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

  • Dates: Apply by 9am on Monday 2 November 2026
  • Location: King Ina C of E Academy, Somerton, Somerset
  • Contract type: Part time, term time only, 24.58 hours per week
    • (All day Monday to Thursday and Friday morning)
  • Contract term: Permanent
  • Salary: Grade 15, Point 3 – 4, £14,197.76 – £14,420.58 pro rata
  • Based on a Full Time Equivalent salary range of £25,614 – £26,016

What will I be doing?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant with a Level 3 qualification to join our welcoming and supportive school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and enjoys helping young children learn, develop and thrive. You will be joining a friendly team that provides a fun, engaging and stimulating EYFS environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and develop a love of learning.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting children’s learning and development, helping to deliver high-quality provision and ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and supported.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
  • Has experience of working with children within an EYFS setting.
  • Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
  • Is enthusiastic about supporting early phonics, early reading, communication and language, and early mathematical development.
  • Can build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
  • Uses initiative and works effectively as part of a team.
  • Is caring, patient, adaptable and committed to providing the best possible experiences for young learners.

What is in it for me?

  • A warm, welcoming and supportive school community.
  • Fun, engaging and well-planned EYFS provision.
  • A friendly, dedicated team who work collaboratively to support every child.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to children’s progress and wellbeing.
  • A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s early learning experiences.

Supporting documents and information

If you are passionate about early years education and would love to be part of a supportive team that puts children at the heart of everything it does, we would love to hear from you!

King Ina Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks in line with statutory requirements.

To obtain a recruitment pack, including an application form and job description please visit the school website, job vacancies are listed under the Key Information tab. All applications should be returned electronically to Sarah Bulpin via email to:
sarah.bulpin@kingina.co.uk

Start Date: November 2026

Closing date: 9am on Monday 2 November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026

Apply on the King Ina Church of England Academy website

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