Teaching Assistant
Closing in 37 days (7 May 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: TA Salary: SCP 5 - 6 (£25,583 - £ 25,989 pa pro rata), Actual £18,718 - £19,015
Employer: Staplegrove Church School
Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6UP
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 7 May 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
31.65 hours a week – Term time only
Permanent position
TA Salary: SCP 5 – 6 (£25,583 – £ 25,989 per annum pro rata)
Actual salary £18,718 – £19,015
What will I be doing?
Are you an experienced teaching assistant or an aspiring teacher looking for experience in a school setting? Do you have a passion for supporting young people’s wellbeing and helping them to achieve their potential?
“Pupils and adults are well supported to become the best version of themselves and, as a result, they flourish.” SIAMs – December 2025
“I would like a teaching assistant who can give me challenge in my learning and help me to show our school values all the time.” Year 4 pupil.
We are looking for an inspirational teaching assistant to join our learning family. Our School has a dedicated and experienced team of teaching and support staff. We have strong links with the Church, local community and have extremely supportive parents.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are seeking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant who is:
- Able to inspire children in their learning, both within a group and on a 1-1 basis
- Qualified, or willing to train, as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
- A good team player
- Able to promote active play during lunch times
- Committed to inclusion and able to work systematically and flexibly in a busy school
- An excellent communicator with good presentation skills, both written and verbal
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
See our website for further details about our school.
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to contact the school and a visit to the school to meet with the Headteacher, staff and children. If you would like to arrange this, please email enquiries@staplegrove.bwmat.org
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.
The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Closing date: Thursday 7 May 2026: 9am
Interviews: Friday 15 May 2026.
Commencement of post: As soon as possible after interviews and once all pre-employment checks have been completed.
Please apply via the Bath & Wells MAT website