Teaching Assistant with an Optional Breakfast Club Role

About the job

Key information

• Salary:
  • TA Role – Grade 15.4 (depending on experience) (full time role = 28.75hrs per week)
  • MDSA role included in the job specification Grade 16.2 (2.5hrs per week)
  • Breakfast Club Role (optional role) – Grade 16.2 (3 hours 45mins)
• Employer: Thurlbear CE VA Primary School
• Location: Thurlbear, Taunton
• Contract type: Fixed Term, Term Time, plus INSET Days
• Working pattern: Full Time
• Closing date: Friday 13 June 2025
• Start date: As soon as possible. Notice period will be taken into account.

Thurlbear CE VA Primary School is a school on the edge of Taunton, but in the centre of the learning action. Our vision is to be an irresistible Church School and you need to want the same thing! Our children are caring, thoughtful and friendly towards others and their behaviour stands out when we go out into the community.

What will I be doing?

We are looking to appoint a great teaching assistant, ideally someone who has real experience of working in an effective classroom environment and is fully committed to helping children to achieve their very best. You’ll be working alongside the class teacher, helping classes achieve their best through the week.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

What kind of experience, qualities or qualifications do I need?

The successful applicant will:

• be positive, adaptable and flexible
• be patient and caring, whilst setting clear boundaries
• have experience with, or knowledge of, children with ASC
• have English and Maths to GCSE level or NVQ equivalent
• have excellent communication and organisational skills
• understand the importance of child protection and safeguarding
• potentially work across the primary phase.

What is in it for me?

Working as part of a successful, supportive team, fully focussed on pupils and staff creating the best atmosphere for learning and living as possible. We can help you develop as a professional within the primary phase!

DBS check

The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application being completed, pre-employment checks, satisfactory references and social media checks. Thurlbear School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Supporting documents and information

We would be delighted to show you around and feel the Thurlbear ethos for yourself!

Ring our Office on 01823 442277 to arrange a visit.

Please apply by using the SC application form.

Application forms to be emailed to the School Office ASAP office@thurlbearprimaryschool.co.uk

Closing Date: Midday Friday 13 June 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Apply now