Horticulture Teaching Assistant

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Uplyme; On-site; GBP 6,400 - 8,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 23%+

Annual leave

On-site gym

Free parking

Retail discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is seeking a dedicated Horticulture Teaching Assistant at Brymore Academy, Cannington, to support practical horticultural education and classroom-based activities. The role is permanent, 11 hours per week, all year round, with BTCT Point 4 and a salary of £7,487.41 (actual).

The successful candidate will help deliver practical learning within a unique educational setting. We offer opportunities for training relevant to the role, including greenhouse operations,

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in horticulture, gardening, or land-based education.
• Experience or willingness to undertake practical gardening and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, flexible, and proactive approach.
• Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support horticulture provision across the academy and assist students with practical activities.
• Maintain horticultural facilities, including greenhouse environments, and assist teaching staff.
• Undertake garden maintenance after school hours (3:45 pm–5:00 pm) to keep gardens productive and well-presented.

Skills

Interest in horticulture

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Practical skills

Teamwork

Health and safety

Job description

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Location Brymore Academy, Cannington.

Actual Salary £7,487.41 per annum

Basis Part Time - All Year Round

Job profile for Horticulture Teaching Assistant

Horticulture Teaching Assistant

Location Brymore Academy, Cannington. 01/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Actual Salary £7,487.41 per annum Contractual hours 11 Basis Part Time - All Year Round Package A varied and rewarding role in a unique educational setting. Access to specialist training relevant to the role, including greenhouse operations, health and safety, manual handling, and other appropriate certifications. Job category/type Classroom based support staff Date posted 19/08/2026 Job reference REQ000531 Attachments BRY Horticultural Teaching Assistant.pdf

Job overview

Horticulture Teaching Assistant

Permanent | 11 hours per week | All Year Round | BTCT Point 4, £7,487.41 (actual)

Brymore Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Horticulture Teaching Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of practical horticultural education within our unique learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for horticulture who enjoys working with young people and helping them develop practical skills, confidence, and a love of working outdoors.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the horticulture provision across the academy, assisting students with practical activities and helping to maintain our horticultural facilities, including greenhouse environments. The role will involve working closely with teaching staff to provide engaging and safe learning experiences.

In addition to supporting horticultural learning, the post holder will undertake garden maintenance duties after the school day, working from 3.45 pm to 5.00 pm. These duties will include the upkeep and development of the academy gardens and horticultural areas, ensuring they remain safe, well-presented, and productive throughout the year.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine interest in horticulture, gardening, or land-based education.
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their learning.
• Has experience of, or willingness to undertake, practical gardening and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Has good practical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a positive, flexible, and proactive approach.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role in a unique educational setting.
• Access to specialist training relevant to the role, including greenhouse operations, health and safety, manual handling, and other appropriate certifications.

Closing Date: 1st September 2026

Interviews: TBC

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stefan McHale, Headteacher.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Brymore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.