Teaching Assistant

Tor School; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tor School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to join our team. This permanent role is based at Bradfield Way, Chard, 37 hours per week, term time only, with a salary of £22,278 actual pay. The successful candidate will work to help our pupils be the best versions of themselves within a supportive environment.

We value creativity, resilience and a genuine commitment to working with young people. Graduates are encouraged to apply and all experience is considered.

Qualifications

• Creative and resilient in support of pupil learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve their best in a KS3 setting.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Promote wellbeing and create a supportive atmosphere for learners.
• Contribute to school safeguarding and pupil welfare processes.

Skills

Creativity

Resilience

Youth engagement

Job description

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Permanent Contract

Primarily based at Bradfield Way, Chard

Full time 37 hours per week, Term time only

Salary: Grade 14 (22,278 actual pay)

To start as soon as possible

Are you creative, resilient and ready to work with some of the most interesting pupils the education system has to offer? Then Tor School is the school for you.

This is an exciting role and one that will enable the successful candidate to help our pupils be the best versions of themselves. We are seeking to appoint a highly effective individual and colleague who wishes to make a difference to the lives and opportunities of young people and join our successful, supportive and committed team.

Tor School is a special place to work. Joining Tor is like a family; we look out for each other, we are supportive of each other and you always feel part of a team that is there for you. It can be challenging but the feeling of being part of a body of people who will help you is quite special. We believe in people and their capacity; we look for the good. All people at Tor School, staff and pupils, are valued and invested in as part of our commitment to helping us all to better reach our potential.

We are keen to appoint the right person with the personal qualities that will make them a success at Tor School. Skills can be developed, but the passion to work with young people and the personal attributes are fundamental. Graduates are encouraged to apply and all experience is considered equally.

Tor School is Pupil Referral Unit based in Glastonbury, Yeovil and Chard. Tor School is committed to providing the best education possible for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in East Somerset.

The advertised vacancy is primarily based at our Bradfield Way, Chard, site, working with KS3 students.

Tor School provides a very supportive environment and we believe in high quality staff development. We subscribe to an education support package that supports staff s wellbeing.

Tor 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening.

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 2nd November 2026