Job details

Salary: Grade 2 - Actual Gross of £18,582 per annum

Employer: Ansford Academy

Location: Castle Cary , Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 3 November 2025 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

Full time* during the school day, Term Time only.

32.5 hours per week, 38 working weeks, 43.8 paid weeks.

Grade 2 – Actual Gross of £18,582 per annum

What will I be doing?

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team, either someone with experience or a willingness to learn and train. This post would suit someone who wants to help improve the outcomes for our SEND students and enjoys working with young people, with all the challenges and rewards that may bring. A core role will be to provide a high standard of pastoral care for students through mentoring and to give support to students, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

  • To work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of students
  • To promote students’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
  • To provide a high standard of pastoral care for students through mentoring
  • To give support to students, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

DBS check

DBS Check required

Supporting documents and information

For further information and to apply please go to the website linked below

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