Teaching Assistants
Closing in 14 days (30 September 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £13.48-£13.92 per hour
Employer: Fiveways School
Location: Yeovil, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 30 September 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Full-Time, Permanent Teaching Assistants (part time will be considered)
- Grade 14 – £13.48-£13.92 per hour
- Term time: 40 Working Weeks
- 5 days per week (31.65 hrs) (Monday to Friday)
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- Monday: 08:40 – 15:30 hrs
- Tuesday: 08:40 – 15:30 hrs or 16:15 hrs (with CPD)
- Wednesday: 08:40 – 15:45 hrs
- Thursday: 08:40 – 15:30 hrs or 16:15 hrs (with CPD)
- Friday: 08:40 – 15:30 hrs
- For CPD you have the ability to choose to attend on a Tuesday or Thursday
- To start as soon as possible
What will I be doing?
Due to school expansion we require a team of enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) school. The post holders will join a highly supportive community with a drive for ensuring a good life for all pupils now and in the future through personalised learning experiences.
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. A qualification relevant to supporting the learning process in schools would be desirable. A suitable qualification for this post would be NVQ2.
What is in it for me?
Becoming part of our community will mean embracing our ethos of valuing everyone’s contributions and working collaboratively with all parties to ensure the very best provision for pupils. In addition, we offer a robust Continuing Professional Development programme throughout the year to promote excellent practice.
Supporting documents and information
Fiveways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with current and past employers and an enhanced DBS clearance. References will be requested before interview. Due to KCSiE guidance, online checks will be carried out as part of our shortlisting process.
The school employs a rigorous “safeguarding” approach to recruitment.
Fiveways School strives to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or pregnancy and maternity.
Job Description/Person Specification and Application Forms are available from the school website
Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Date for Interview: Tuesday 6 October 2026