Teaching Assistant

Westover Green Community School & Autism Centre; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bridgwater is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. Your role will involve supporting students' educational journeys, encouraging independence, and promoting social skills. Applicants should have a solid education background and a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment. The position offers professional development, wellbeing support, and a commitment to helping children flourish. This is a term-time only, fixed-term role, totaling 31.25 hours per week with a supportive ethos.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous pension scheme

Health Cash-back Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good standard of education with 5 x GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Ability to plan and implement effective actions for pupils at risk.
• Communication skills to relate to pupils and adults.

Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers to raise learning and attainment.
• Promote child independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
• Support children in accessing the curriculum.

Skills

Good standard of education (5 x GCSEs - English and Maths C or above)

Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities

Ability to support a range of children including those with additional needs

Natural communication skills

Passion for inclusive environment

Education

5 x GCSEs - English and Maths C or above or equivalent experience

Job description

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Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Join us at Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre as a Teaching Assistant!

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures

As a Teaching Assistant at Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

At Westover Green our School Motto is “Opening the gates to learning” and we endeavour to realise this in all we do. We believe, in line with the philosophy of the national curriculum, that all children have equal entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum. Please view the school’s website to find out further information about the school.

Purpose of the role of a Teaching Assistant

The teaching assistant will :

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of children
• Promote child independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to children, individually, in groups or as a class (under the direction of the teacher), so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement

What You’ll Bring to Futura

We are looking for a motivated and inspirational teaching assistant who will :

• Have a good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification / experience (e.g. substantial experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Be able to plan and implement effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving
• Be able to support a range of children in the classroom, including those with additional needs and personal care requirements
• Be a natural communicator with the ability to relate to both pupils and adults.
• Demonstrate a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.
• Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.

See the Person Specification for a full list of requirements

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

• Professional Growth : Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
• Wellbeing Support : Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
• Sustainability Commitment : Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
• Inclusive Culture : A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

Key Information

Application Deadline : 4th January 2026 @23 : 59

Interview Date : To be confirmed

Working Arrangements

31.25 hours per week, term time only no inset days required. Fixed Term Contract till 16 / 11 / 26 or return of post holder if sooner.

Visits to the school are welcome, please call the school to request.

PLEASE NOTE : Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

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 and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing / most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher / appropriate senior manager / HR Lead, satisfactory pre‑employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce.

Equal Opportunities

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly.