SEND Teaching Assistant
Closing in 20 days (13 November 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 14 (Point 4-6 £25,185 - £25,989 FTE)
Employer: Ashcott Primary School
Location: Ashcott, Somerset, TA7 9PP
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 13 November 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
12 Hours per week (Mondays and Fridays) – term time only
Salary Grade 14 (Point 4-6 £25,185 – £25,989 FTE)
Required to start Monday 5 January 2026
What will I be doing?
We are seeking a positive, calm and nurturing, teaching assistant to support a pupil 1:1 at our school. The successful candidate will be flexible and able to adapt to the immediate situation, working to the needs of the individual. Makaton Signing and/or some experience of working with children with Down Syndrome, as well as delivering speech and language support, would be desirable, but training will be available for the right candidate.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The teaching assistant will need to have some experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs. This position will be subject to continued SEND funding.
What is in it for me?
Ashcott is a thriving village school, in a beautiful location with a strong sense of community and inclusion. Our children are enthusiastic and excited about their learning. All of our staff work together as a team and are committed to providing the best learning experience for the children in our care.
DBS check
Ashcott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and enhanced DBS checks are carried out on all our staff.
Supporting documents and information
We welcome visits to the school (by appointment only). Please do look through our website and email/phone the school office to make an appointment if you would like to visit.
Please apply by application form, available from the school office or our website addressed to Mr Richard Briar (Headteacher) by email only.
Closing date: noon on Thursday 13 November 2025