Teaching Assistant

Futura Learning Partnership; Bridgwater; Vor Ort; GBP 13.000 - 16.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Westover Green Community School & Autism Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking a positive Teaching Assistant to support learning, wellbeing and development of pupils. You will help children build confidence, engage in learning, and work within an inclusive school community.

The role is 25 hours per week over 4 days, during term time, with the start date as soon as possible. This is a permanent position within the Futura Learning Partnership.

Qualifikationen

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are required.
• Patience, positivity and resilience are essential in supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are needed.

Aufgaben

• Support learning, wellbeing and development of pupils.
• Help children build confidence and engage actively in learning.
• Assist pupils to reach their individual goals in a supportive environment.

Kenntnisse

Patience

Positivity

Resilience

Communication

Relationship-building

Ausbildung

GCSE English & Maths

Jobbeschreibung

## Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Job openings* Teaching AssistantNEW# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Westover Green Community School & Autism CentreLocation: Bridgwater, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Actual Salary: £14,520Posted: 22nd October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 22nd October 2026Job ID: 1580903Job 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 25 hours per week over 4 days, term time only, start date: As soon as possible**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: 02/11/2026* 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 - 2026### 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.