Teaching Assistant

Eteach International; Churchill; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

On-site catering

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form in Churchill, Somerset, seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant on a permanent contract. You will support Student Services, assist pupils with SEND, and contribute to a caring, inclusive school culture while collaborating with staff and safeguarding every student’s welfare.

The role offers a supportive team, on-site facilities, and a pension scheme, with opportunities to grow within a successful academy community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with a range of SEND.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work within a dynamic and challenging environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Churchill Academy & Sixth FormLocation: Churchill, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Actual starting salary £22,792Posted: 7th October 2026Expires: 15th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578363* Share :* PrintAbout Churchill:We are proud to be a successful comprehensive school with an excellent sixth form in a beautiful rural setting, only 30 minutes outside of Bristol city centre. We maintain the highest standards of behaviour within a supportive and inclusive culture that values and celebrates personal enrichment and creativity alongside academic achievement.We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our successful Student Services team. The Student Services Team brings together:• Pastoral Care, including the House system and student welfare• Learning Support, including Special Educational Needs• Pupil Premium support• Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education.The successful candidate will have a focus on enabling young people to make a positive difference and achieve the Academy’s vision: to set no limits on what we can achieve.We welcome applications from individuals seeking part time hours/job shares.The successful candidate will:• Have experience of working with students with a range of SEND• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills• Be able to work within a dynamic and challenging environmentWe will give you:• The challenge and support of an experienced and enthusiastic team• The chance to work with fantastic students• The opportunity to work in an academy with a track record of success.Churchill Academy offers a local government contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, on-site catering, and on-site parking.Further information is contained within the Job Description and Person Specification and on the academy’s website.### AttachmentsGeneric Document 1JD Teaching Assistant October 2026### Safeguarding Statement:The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.