Teaching Assistant – Autism Centre
Closing in 14 days (19 October 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 point 3-4 - £13.28-£13.48 per hour
Employer: Holway Park Primary School and ASC Centre
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 19 October 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Mon-Fri – 3 days 8.30am-3.30pm / 2 days 8.30pm – 4.30pm (Thursday plus another)
Salary: Grade 15 point 3-4 – £13.28-£13.48 per hour depending on experience – pro rata 38 weeks plus 3 inset days.
Join our support team working with a significantly SEN pupil
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We would love to hear from people who have the patience, flexibility, calm manner, energy, and enthusiasm with a positive ‘can do’ attitude to support children with additional needs. Experience of working with children with significant needs is desirable but not essential.
Holway Park School is an inclusive and nurturing school. You will work closely with the SENCO and teachers to provide tailored support for all pupils with learning difficulties including sensory needs.
The successful candidate will:
- Essential- Have a good standard of English and Maths at the equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C
- 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.
What is in it for me?
We have a strong team of staff who you will be working with, part of your working week includes Continued Professional Development & Training, weekly CPD sessions to develop your skills, you will be part of a hard working supportive team.
DBS check
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks including online 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 SCC Application forms ONLY, NO CVs, should be sent to the Headteacher via email susan.brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk
Please state Autism Centre on the application form.
Closing date- Monday 19 October 2026
Interviews-Tuesday 3 November 2026
