Pre-School Teaching Assistant
Closing in 14 days (17 November 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 Point 3-4 £12.85 - £13.05 per hour (£24,796 - £25,185 pro rata)
Employer: Rockwell Green C of E Primary School
Location: Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ
Contract type: Temporary, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 17 November 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- Required from Tuesday 6 January 2026
- Apply by: Monday 17 November 2025 9am for up to 8 months with a possibility of continued employment after this.
- Salary: Grade 15 Point 3-4 £12.85 – £13.05 per hour (£24,796 – £25,185 pro rata)
- Contract type – 13.5 hours (All day Monday and Tuesday)
- Contract term – Temporary until 31st August 2026
- Post is term time only (38 weeks). Overtime will be paid for non-pupil days if required
What will I be doing?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working and dedicated individual to join our nurturing and thriving school.
The post will be to support pupils in our pre-school including those with special educational needs.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You need to be patient, understanding and able to build positive relationships with children, motivating them to do their best, while establishing consistent boundaries. A willingness to work as part of a team, as well as taking your own initiative when required, is essential. Maths and English GCSEs (Grade A to C or equivalent) are essential for this post and it would be desirable for the successful applicant to hold a DfE approved Early Years and Childcare Level 2 Certification.
What is in it for me?
We will offer the successful candidate the support that comes with working in a Church of England school with a very positive and caring ethos. The school is committed to the continuing professional development of staff members and the successful candidate will benefit from this.
The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and experienced team of staff at a very exciting time for the school. Our dedicated team of staff put our children’s best interests at the heart of everything that we do and they work hard to ensure children remain challenged, excited and engaged with their learning throughout their time with us. Visits to the pre-school and school are welcomed by appointment.
DBS check
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Supporting documents and information
A recruitment pack, job description and application form are available from Karen Nevill via the school email or by visiting our school website.
Complete application forms should be sent to office@rockwellgreenprimary.co.uk
Shortlisting: Monday 17 November 2025
Interview Date – Friday 21 November 2025
Rockwell Green C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.