Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

• Application Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
• Interview date to be confirmed
• Start date: As soon as possible, pending notice periods
• Permanent post, term-time only
• Up to 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Salary range: Grade 15 to Grade 14 – £24,796 to £25,989 (pro-rata) depending on experience.

What will I be doing?

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our inclusive and welcoming school, where pupils are enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking team at a time of growth and rising achievement. We are proud of our commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, offering high-quality training and a supportive working environment where every team member is valued.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience of working within the early years or primary age range
• Is passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
• Is highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils
• Is positive, proactive and solution focused
• Has high expectations of themselves and the pupils they work with
• Has a good understanding of working with children with special educational needs
• Is a team player with a good sense of humour
• Is willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils

What is in it for me?

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all pupils succeed
• A happy and supportive working environment where everyone’s contributions are valued
• Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• A commitment to you and your professional development

DBS check

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call the school office on 01823 662438 or email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk to arrange a visit. Please email completed application forms to the email address above by 12pm on Wednesday 15th October.

Beech Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts require a police check through the disclosure process.

Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risks damaging the school’s reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

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