Teaching Assistant

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Free parking

Discount platform

Job summary

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant for Hamp Academy in Bridgwater. You will support pupils alongside teachers, helping them engage in learning and develop key skills in a safe, inclusive environment.

The fixed-term contract runs until 31 August 2027, 29 hours 10 minutes per week during term-time plus INSET days, with a salary of £17,487.01 per annum. GCSEs in English and Maths (C/4 or above) and safeguarding commitment are required.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding commitment to student welfare.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in educational settings is desirable.
• Proactive, compassionate and adaptable approach to supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and individual support to pupils.
• Assist learning activities and monitor progress.
• Support pupils in and out of the classroom and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Adaptable

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Job description

About Hamp Academy

Hamp Academy is a caring, inclusive and community-focused primary school at the heart of Bridgwater. Committed to its vision of Caring, Learning and Achieving Together, the Academy provides a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Hamp Academy is dedicated to raising aspirations, improving outcomes and creating the very best opportunities for its pupils and staff.

This is a part time position working 29 hours and 10 minutes per week |39 weeks per year (term-time only + INSET days) | Fixed-term Contract until 31/08/2027 |BTCT Point 3b, £17,487.01 per annum (actual)

About The Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you will provide classroom and individual support to pupils, helping them to engage in learning, develop key skills and achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will support pupils both in and out of the classroom, contribute to learning activities, monitor progress, encourage positive behaviour and help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these.

What We Offer:

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The opportunity to make a real difference in a caring, inclusive and community-focused junior school

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st November 2026, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: Week beginning 9th November 2026

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.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, 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 reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).