Teaching Assistant with possible HLTA opportunity
Closing in 8 days (16 May 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £12.45 - £13.05 per hour depending on experience
Employer: North Newton Primary School
Location: North Newton, Somerset, TA7 0BG
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 16 May 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Required from September 2025
Fixed Term until 31/08/2026 (in the first instance)
Monday to Friday (term time only)
Hours: 29 per week – 8:50am – 15:20pm
(includes cover for 3 x 30-minute lunch duties)
Grade 15 SCP 3-4 £24,027-£24,404 pro-rata (hourly rate £12.45 – £12.64)
Possible Grade 14 SCP 4-6 depending on experience
£24,404-£25,183 pro-rata (hourly rate £12.64 – £13.05)
North Newton Primary School can be found in the village of North Newton, just a few minutes from J24 of the M5 in Somerset. We currently have 90 children on roll across 4 classes.
Our children are kind and respectful towards others and enjoy coming to school. We have strong links with parents, governors and the wider community, recognising the value that this brings to our children. We offer a warm, nurturing setting in which children feel happy, confident and safe.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for a flexible Teaching Assistant to join our hard working, dedicated team. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, resilient and have a sense of fun. They will enjoy both supporting and celebrating the achievement of pupils. Our Teaching Assistants support learning as part of a class team working under the direction of a class teacher. They also work with individual pupils or small groups outside of the classroom.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working within the primary age range
- Is passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
- Is highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils
- Is positive, proactive and solution focused
- Has high expectations of themselves and the pupils they work with
- Is a team player with a good sense of humour
What is in it for me?
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all pupils succeed
- A happy and supportive working environment where everyone’s contributions are valued
- Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn
- Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
- A commitment to you and your professional development
DBS check
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS. Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risks damaging the school’s reputation. By applying for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the school are most welcome. Please telephone 01278 662140 for an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.
An application form and further details are available from:
Job Vacancies – North Newton Primary School
Please send completed application forms to: Mrs Kate Cox – School Business Manager: kcox@nncps.org
No CVs or agencies please.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 16 May at 11:59pm
Interview Date: To be confirmed