Teaching Assistant
Closing in 14 days (19 March 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: £7,173pa-£7,285 based on Grade 15 full-time equivalent
Employer: Spaxton CE Primary School
Location: Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 19 March 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- Permanent
- 12.5 hours per week – 8:30am-3:30pm (Working days to be discussed at interview)
- Term time plus one week (39 working weeks)
- Actual salary range £7,173pa-£7,285 based on Grade 15 full-time equivalent £24,796-£25,185pa
What will I be doing?
Are you an empathetic and pro-active individual with a passion for supporting children to raise aspirations and wishing to join a friendly and supportive team?
Spaxton Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work alongside our dedicated class teacher to provide a stable, caring, stimulating and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.
The core purpose of the role is to work with the class teacher to ensure all pupils are engaged in their learning and are making sustained progress, as well as promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. This will be through 1:1 and small group sessions.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The ideal candidate will have:
- previous TA experience and a good standard of literacy and numeracy
- a commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs
- a positive, ‘can do’ and flexible attitude and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
What is in it for me?
Our delightful children are polite, enthusiastic and hardworking and we have a welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on our Church School Vision and Values of ‘Together we flourish and achieve’.
We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff to flourish with a supportive community of staff, governors, parents and volunteers.
This is an exciting opportunity to support young people, and to work with a supportive team in a caring, aspirational and inclusive school. If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.
DBS check
The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on office@spaxton-qet.co.uk or 01278 671409 to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date for Applications: 9am on 19 March 2026
Candidates will be required to submit a full application form, which can be requested from the school or from the HR Department on qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert early should we be able to appoint an appropriate candidate
The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.
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