Teaching Assistant
Closing in 11 days (6 July 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: SPC Grade 15
Employer: Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School
Location: Langport, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 6 July 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
From September 2026
20 – 30 hours per week
Salary SPC Grade 15
What will I be doing?
Are you amazed by the world around you? Do you love to make and explore? Can you nurture, adapt and use your initiative to encourage learning? If so, our small, family orientated school needs you to support children in our Reception or KS1 Class.
The role will involve working 1 to 1, in groups and with the whole class to enable all children to access the curriculum, learn about themselves, become independent learners and be part of the class learning as well as supporting their individual needs.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Experience and qualifications are essential.
We would like you to:
- Have experience working as a teaching assistant with primary/early years age children.
- Be passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs.
- Be positive, proactive, and always solution focused.
- Have high expectations of yourself, keeping all children at the heart of your practice.
- Be a team player with a good sense of humour.
- Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils.
What is in it for me?
- The opportunity to be part of a friendly, hardworking, and dedicated team.
- Lively and enthusiastic children who thrive within a supportive environment.
- A wonderful school environment with extensive grounds (swimming pool, summer months only) to enhance learning.
- Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference. A commitment to you and your professional development.
DBS check
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Supporting documents and information
Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School is fully committed to a process of safer recruitment in order to safeguard the children in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Online checks will be carried out for all candidates shortlisted.
For further information on either position please contact Lizzie Reynolds, Head Teacher at the school.
A job description and application forms are available from our website or from the school office.
Closing date for applications: Monday 6 July 12:00 midday