Classroom/SEND Teaching Assistant

Eteach International; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Orchard Grove Primary School in Taunton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term, part-time, term-time role. You will support learning activities for children individually or in groups, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo, and help deliver intervention programmes.

The role includes supporting classroom work, the environment and personal care, plus assisting with social, emotional and behavioural support and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies to

Qualifications

• Support learning activities for children individually or in small groups.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCo to implement programmes.
• Assist with personal, social, welfare, emotional and behavioural support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intervention programmes as recommended by school SENCo and external agencies.
• Support and complement classroom work and environment.
• Facilitate social interactions with peers and independence.
• Liaise with teaching staff, parents and professionals to review interventions.

Job description

# Classroom/SEND Teaching AssistantEmployer: Orchard Grove Primary SchoolLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £26,016 pro rata. Actual pay £17,878. £13.48phPosted: 22nd September 2026Expires: 3rd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575459* Share :* PrintOrchard Grove Primary School is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.At Orchard Grove Primary School, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person who can bring creativity and flair to the classroom. In return we can offer a supportive and friendly environment where staff thrive and are encouraged to embrace their own personal development.To provide support for learning activities for children on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the class teacher and school SENCo. To support and complement the work of the classroom teacher by supporting class work, the environment and personal care. Delivering programmes of intervention, as recommended by school SENCo, class teacher and external agencies. Providing personal, social, welfare, emotional and behavioural support. Facilitating social communications and interaction with peers. Working alongside teaching staff, parents and a range of professionals on a regular basis to implement and review programmes of intervention.### Attachments1-1 TA BEP Recruitment Pack Oct 26BEP RECRUITMENT PACK\\_MARCH 2026### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974Blackdown Education Partnership 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.**BEP Privacy Statement–Recruitment:** Please see our website for further information.