Teaching Assistant
Closing in 13 days (29 June 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 point 4, £13.05 per hour
Employer: Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
Location: Thurlbear (Taunton), Somerset, TA3 5BW
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 29 June 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant
28 hours and 45 mins per week, Monday to Friday 8.45 am – 3.30pm, term time only, Grade 15 point 4, and is fixed term until 31 August 2027.
This position will include an additional daily 30 minute lunchtime duty. Grade 16 point 2, fixed term until 31 August 2027.
What will I be doing?
Thurlbear CE VA Primary School is a school on the edge of Taunton, but in the centre of the learning action. Our vision is to be an irresistible Church School and you need to want the same thing! Our great children are caring, thoughtful and friendly towards others and their behaviour stands out when we go out into the community. We are looking to appoint a great teaching assistant to provide support in our classes.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Ideally, we want someone who has real experience of working in an effective classroom environment and is fully committed to helping children to achieve their very best. We want a teaching assistant who wants to stand out, not be outstanding. Ideally, we are looking for someone who also has experience of working with pupils with specific learning needs (but training will be on offer).
If this is you, get in touch!
The successful applicant will:
- Be positive, adaptable and flexible
- Be patient and caring, whilst setting clear boundaries
- Have experience with, or knowledge of, children with ASC
- Have English and Maths to GCSE level or NVQ equivalent
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Understand the importance of child protection and safe guarding
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged; this is where you can meet the Thurlbear family and get a sense of who we are. Please apply by using the SCC application form available below. Further details can be found on the school website.
To arrange a valuable visit please contact our Office at Office@thurlbearprimaryschool.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Interview Date: Friday 3 July 2026
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and medical check. Thurlbear School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
