Teaching Assistant and MDSA
Closing in 14 days (10 July 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Midday supervisor grade 16.2, £12.85 per hour, Teaching Assistant grade 15.3, £12.85 per hour
Employer: Knights Templar Community Church School and Nursery
Location: Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 10 July 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Teaching Assistant, 26.25 hours per week, term-time only and Midday Supervisor Assistant, 5 hours per week, term-time only. This is a fixed term contract until August 2027 in the first instance. Combined hours of 31.25 hours. Pay grade dependent on experience.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our dedicated team as a classroom-based assistant primarily based within Early Years. In addition, this role is being combined with a MDSA role with the successful candidate responsible for supervising children during the lunch break and administering First Aid.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3
- Be passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
- Be highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our children
- Have a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and a commitment to providing a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
- Be able to support learning through play and create engaging, child-centred learning experiences
- Be positive, proactive and always solution focused
- Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
- Be a team player with a good sense of humour
- Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our learners
- Have an up to date First Aid qualification or be willing to undergo training
- Have a commitment to their own professional development
What is in it for me?
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all children succeed
- Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn
- A wonderful school environment with extensive grounds 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
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
Applicant deadline: By noon on Friday 10 July 2026.
Interview: To be arranged the following week.
Recruitment packs are available by emailing office@ktcc.uk
Candidates are invited to arrange to visit the school. Please book an appointment via the school office: 01984 634385.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure is required.
