Teaching Assistant

Futura Learning Partnership; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Career development opportunities

Confidential counselling and wellbeing

Job summary

Westover Green Community School & Autism Centre in Bridgwater is seeking a positive and approachable Teaching Assistant to support learning, wellbeing and development of our pupils.

This role helps children build confidence, engage in learning, and reach their individual goals within an inclusive school community. We offer a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and a focus on pupil-centred approaches.

Qualifications

• Holds GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Committed to professional learning and training opportunities.
• Demonstrates patience, positivity and resilience in supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, wellbeing and development of pupils.
• Help children build confidence and engage in learning.
• Contribute to an inclusive school community.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Westover Green Community School & Autism CentreLocation: Bridgwater, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Actual Salary: £18,749 - £19,046Posted: 8th September 2026Expires: 27th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1572824Job Reference: FLP-R1689* Share :* PrintWestover Green Community School and Autism Centre is seeking a positive and approachable Teaching Assistant to play an important role in supporting the learning, wellbeing and development of our pupils. This rewarding position involves helping children build confidence, engage successfully in learning and reach their individual goals. You will become part of a friendly and inclusive school community that places the needs of children at the heart of everything it does.**About Westover Green Community School**Westover Green in Bridgwater is a community-focused primary school committed to providing an inclusive, engaging, and high-quality education for all learners. It offers a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and curiosity.Westover Green Community School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.**About Futura Learning Partnership**Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.**About You**We're looking for someone who:* Is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential* Brings patience, positivity and resilience, with the ability to remain calm and professional when supporting pupils with a range of needs* Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.* Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths and is committed to further developing their skills through professional learning and training opportunities* Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities**Our Culture and Offer**We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.**Role information:*** This is a permanent position, working 31.25 hours a week, Term Time Only - start date: 02/11/2026* We are also looking for somebody to work 25 hours per week over 4 days, term time only, the actual salary for this post is £14,520, start date: 02/11/26**How to Apply**To apply and find out more, please click the apply button, please mention in your application which position you are interested in:* Closing date: 27/09/2026* Interviews: To be held shortly after*PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.*### AttachmentsFutura Recruitment Pack - 2026JD Teaching Assistant### Safeguarding Statement:**Diversity and Inclusion**At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.**Safeguarding**Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Apply Now