Teaching Assistant

St Dunstan's School; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Dunstan's School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students in a successful and inclusive environment. The role offers professional development and benefits like free parking and pension scheme membership.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Meals and snacks during breaks

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Job description

We are looking to appoint an exceptional, highly motivated, and hard-working Teaching Assistant to support students.

For full details, please see the job description.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with motivated students, supported by a dedicated and committed team of staff, a comprehensive induction programme, and ongoing professional development. They will also work in a successful school located in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, and access to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured”, a telephone-based advice, information, and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold), and drinks is available for staff during lunch and break times.

This is an extremely successful, inclusive school with a strong reputation in the area. In the most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024, inspectors praised the school's strong community ethos and positive relationships between staff and students, based on clear expectations. Inspectors also highlighted the broad and ambitious curriculum, the prioritisation of reading, and the support systems in place to help all students access the curriculum. (Ofsted Report - Link) Additionally, we are proud of the excellent progress our students make in their GCSE examinations. The school remains one of the highest performing in Somerset and is highly regarded by parents and the community.

St Dunstan’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. The school is an equal opportunities employer and a no smoking site.

Benefits of working here include a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, and an employee assistance helpline. Staff also have access to an employee benefits platform offering savings on essentials and discounts on travel, dining, and entertainment.

If you believe this role is suitable for you, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

St Dunstan’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.