Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

37 hours per week | 36 weeks per year (term-time + INSET days + 5 Saturdays) | Fixed-term Contract until 31 July 2029 |BTCT Band 3b Point 4, £20,474.72 per annum (actual)

About Brymore Academy

Brymore Academy is a unique and highly regarded day and boarding academy set within the Somerset countryside. Combining academic learning with exceptional opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, engineering and outdoor education, the Academy provides an inspiring environment where students are encouraged to thrive, achieve and develop lifelong skills. Staff are proud to be part of a close-knit community committed to delivering outstanding experiences for every young person.

What will I be doing?

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to a specific student on a predominantly one-to-one basis. Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will help the student access learning, achieve their potential, and develop their confidence, independence, and social skills.

The successful candidate will build a positive and supportive relationship with the student, adapting learning activities where required and providing both academic and pastoral support throughout the school day. You will play an important role in promoting inclusion, ensuring the student can participate fully in lessons and wider school life while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and encouraging environment.

This role would suit someone who is patient, flexible, and committed to helping children thrive, with the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support the student’s individual needs and progress.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these.

What is in it for me?

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The opportunity to work in a unique and highly regarded day and boarding academy.

Supporting documents and information

Closing date for applications: Thursday 19 November 2026, at 11:59pm

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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