Teaching Assistant
Closing in 15 days (18 June 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 point 3 – 4 Hourly rate £12.85 - £13.05 (pay award pending)
Employer: St Benedict’s Church of England VA Junior School
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 18 June 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Salary: Grade 15 point 3 – 4 Hourly rate £12.85 – £13.05 (pay award pending)
Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 8.30 – 3.15 with half an hour for lunch, term time only (paid for 43.51 weeks a year)
Start date: 1 September 2026
What will I be doing?
We are looking for a full time Teaching Assistant to work in our school. The role involves a daily lunch duty.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- Consistent high expectations of learning and behaviour
- A flexible approach to working with the class teacher
- The ability to work as part of a team,
- Strong communication and empathy skills,
- Experience of supporting children of all abilities and enabling them to make good progress
- The ability to support and develop the whole child academically and pastorally
- A good sense of humour
What is in it for me?
St Benedict’s is a friendly, inclusive school with a strong, dedicated team. Situated in the vibrant and diverse town of Glastonbury, we are passionate about delivering a broad and varied curriculum with an emphasis on links to our community. As a member of our staff, you would be part of a hard-working, enthusiastic team determined to deliver an engaging, exciting wider curriculum and offer our pupils the best possible learning experience, with an emphasis on wellbeing.
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo criminal background checks via the disclosure procedure. Where possible, we would encourage applicants to visit the school and to view our website. If unable to visit, please telephone the school to arrange an informal conversation with the Head teacher.
Closing Date: 12 noon Thursday 18 June 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed ( week beginning 22 June 2026)
For an application form, please visit our website, or see attachment
Applications should be e-mailed to office@stbens.school and include a completed application form and covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Mr P Ranger.
