Teaching Assistant (with 1:1 responsibilities)
Closing in 20 days (29 October 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 point 3-4
Employer: West Pennard CE Primary School
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 29 October 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
1 x 15 hours per week (Teaching Assistant (1:1) Role)
Grade 15 point 3-4
1 x 3 hours per week (Lunchtime Supervisory Role)
Grade 16 point 2
This post is 0.6 (3 days per week)
Required from 2 November 2026 or sooner
This is a term time post of 18 hours per week. Term time only, 3 days per week (8:45 to 3:15 with 30 minutes for lunch).
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The successful candidate:
- Has experience or an interest in working with children with complex needs.
- Can develop confidence and self-esteem but also establish clear boundaries
- Is experienced in working with children who have special educational needs, has a flexible and adaptable approach to meeting children’s needs, with a resilient mind-set.
- Can demonstrate good communication, listening, and questioning skills
- Is committed to inclusion
- Is able to promote high standards of behaviour through positive language and attitudes
- Is aware of dysregulation strategies, support for speech and language challenges and able to use play-based approaches
- Has the ability to remain calm under all circumstances
- Is willing and able to work collaboratively and flexibly with staff, parents/carers and other agencies as required.
The role will involve supporting a child who has specific needs.
What is in it for me?
- A dedicated and supportive working environment.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
DBS check
West Pennard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and has a culture of vigilance to support this. Any offer of employment will be subject to a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Supporting documents and information
West Pennard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and has a culture of vigilance to support this.
Please visit our website at our website. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please ring 01458 832866 to arrange a suitable time.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 29 October 2026 (12:00 noon)
Interview date: Wednesday 4 Nov 2026
Application forms should be sent to the school office by post or email the School Administration Officer hwebster@westpennardschool.co.uk