Teaching Assistant

The Oak Partnership; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 15,308 - 18,709; Full time

Job summary

Blackbrook Community Primary School in Taunton, Somerset, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant.

You will work 1:1 with pupils with SEND needs, support small groups with reading and writing, and help implement learning adaptations as directed by the class teacher. The role requires patience, empathy and a collaborative spirit to nurture every pupil's educational journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in education is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND needs is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team are essential.
• Experience with medical support for children in school is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 with pupils with SEND needs.
• Providing activities and learning support for small groups under the supervision of the class teacher.
• Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Working as part of the staff team to support teaching provision and pupil learning.
• Providing objective feedback to pupils to extend their learning.
• Supervising and supporting pupils at break and lunchtimes.

Skills

Experience in education

Experience Supporting pupils with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Experience with medical support for Ch

Job description

## Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 15, point 3Posted: 28th July 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 31st August 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1566904Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1566904* Share :**We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team!**Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a teaching assistant. We seek to employ a member of staff who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and the pupils. We are looking for someone who is passionate, patient, empathetic and who has a passion working with children to help and nurture their educational journey.**Key responsibilities include:*** Working 1:1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND needs as required* Work to provide activities and learning such as reading, writing with small groups of pupils under the supervision of the class teacher* Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo* Work as part of the staff team to support teaching provision and pupil's learning* Provide objective and accurate feedback to the pupil/s, helping them to extend their learning* Support and supervise pupils at break and lunchtimesExperience Desirable:* Experience in education* Experience Supporting pupils with SEND needs* Excellent communication skills and working well as part of a team* Experience with medical support for children in schoolHours of work: Full time. Term time only. 30.42 hours a week.**Actual Salary**: £17,009**Closing date:** 6th September 2026**Shortlisting Date:** 7th September 2026**Interview date:** 11th September 2026**Start Date:** September start date - ASAPIMPORTANT Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early as we will only be able to shortlist candidates with a full application.**Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Blackbrook Primary School 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 under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Blackbrook Primary SchoolPart of### The Oak Partnership Trust