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eTeach UK Limited; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Induction & career development

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Restart Primary Academy in Chard, Somerset is recruiting a Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (SEN) on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role is part-time, 7.5 hours per week during term time, with a salary of £2,240–£2,442 per year depending on hours and weeks worked, plus a full-time equivalent salary range of £26,798–£29,208 for full-time hours.

The post offers Teachers’ Pension, induction, development opportunities, and a supportive trust environment within CLF, with inclusive values

Qualifications

• Be committed to contributing to a high performing school with high expectations.
• Help improve life chances of pupils and support learning in a SEN setting.
• Willingness to undertake relevant qualifications to support development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning, including SEN students.
• Engage students and manage behaviour on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• Assist with planning and resources to support learning activities.

Skills

Behaviour management

One-to-one support

Empathy & active listening

Planning & organisation

Willingness to develop

Education

NVQ level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

First aid qualification

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (SEN)

Actual Annual Salary: £2,240 - £2,442 based on hours and weeks worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027

Hours of work: 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (3.75 hours Wednesday and Thursday)

Potential Start Date: 19 October 2026 – pending completion of pre-employment checks

About you:

• Be committed to being part of a high performing school that has high expectations.
• Continuously be committed to improving the life chances of pupils.
• Always be committed to own self development and resilient to the challenges of working in a single form entry school.
• Be committed to seeing feedback as a gift and strive to be better every day.
• Stay committed to the wider success of the school and community.
• Have experience of, or willingness to embrace working in a single form entry school is essential.
• Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
• Be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. Relevant nvq level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• Have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
• Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Restart Primary Academy:

Redstart Primary School is a two-form entry primary academy, located in Chard, Somerset, taking children from Nursery to Year 6.

We aim to develop a love of learning in our children to last through their lives.

We believe passionately in our children having the highest aspirations and are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum with exciting opportunities including access to a rich programme of after school activities.

We want to enable all our children to realise their full potential, their talents and their interests in all areas.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact.

Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role.

We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities.

We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms.

Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector‑leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 16 September 2026 @11.59pm

Short‑listing: 17 September 2026

Interviews: 21 September 2026

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.

We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.