Teaching Assistant – Autism Centre
Closing in 11 days (11 July 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 point 3 - £12.45 per hour
Employer: Holway Park Primary School and ASC Centre
Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 11 July 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
From September 2025
We require Teaching Assistants to support pupils at Holway Park Primary School Autism Centre. This role may include working with children with additional support & needs.
Grade 15 point 3 £12.45 38 weeks per year (term time) plus 3 INSET days per year
32.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8.30am-3.30pm
What will I be doing?
We are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic people to work as Teaching Assistants
This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, particularly with learning difficulties. Becoming part of our community will mean embracing our inclusive ethos. You will join a highly supportive community with a drive for ensuring a good life for all pupils now and in the future.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
An education standard equating to GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics, a minimum A-C/Point 4 or equivalent is essential.
The successful candidate ideally will:
- Be positive, approachable, flexible and work effectively in a team.
- Be patient and supportive of children with additional needs whilst also having high expectations for them.
- 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
- Strong communication and empathy skills,
- A good sense of humour
DBS check
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Supporting documents and information
Holway Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application by SC Application forms only, No CVs, should be sent to the Headteacher via email susan.brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk
Closing date Friday 11 July 2025