Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Glastonbury is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support SEND students on a 1:1 basis. This role involves implementing personal programmes, supervising pupils, and promoting inclusivity. Ideal for those passionate about education, the position offers comprehensive support, ongoing professional development, and generous benefits including annual leave and pension schemes. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to student progress and community involvement.

Benefits

Supportive induction programme

Ongoing professional development

Access to local government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake a Teaching Assistant Induction programme.
• Capable of working with staff from all areas of the school.
• Interested in continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the pupils' personal needs and implement personal programmes.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Develop a good knowledge of pupils' individual special educational needs.

Skills

Hard working

Organised

Committed to inclusion

Basic knowledge of technology

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Enthusiastic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position details

Location: St Dunstan’s School
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 10 December 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Hours: 32.5 per week, term time only, plus 2 inset days
Salary: Grade 2 (SP4‑5), Actual Salary (£18,752 – £19,048) (Full time equivalent £25,185 – £25,583)

Role Summary

We are delighted to be able to advertise for the role of Teaching Assistant. This role involves working on a 1:1 basis as well as providing support for other SEND students. The successful candidate will work under the direction of our SENDCo, teaching staff and school leadership to support students to access the curriculum and make progress, as well as to meet individual OT, SALT and care needs. This role would be ideal for experienced teaching assistants looking for a new challenge and also for someone wishing to try a new role or begin working in education.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, as appropriate.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Develop a good knowledge of pupils’ individual special educational needs and implement appropriate strategies as outlined in the students’ profiles.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Provide pastoral support for pupils as directed by the tutor or Pastoral team.
• Be a key worker for identified students as appropriate.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Hard working and fully committed to the ethos of the school.
• Organised and systematic.
• Willing to undertake a Teaching Assistant Induction programme.
• Committed to inclusion and able to advocate for an inclusive approach with colleagues and students.
• Willing to undertake further ongoing specialist training as required by the needs of the young person.
• Confident and have a basic knowledge of technology (Microsoft Office, internet, email, use of photocopier, etc.).
• Able to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Show an ability to relate well to both children and adults.
• Enthusiastic and willing to try new ideas, taking responsibility for new initiatives.
• Have sky‑high expectations for students while fully appreciating the need to provide encouragement and support to pupils of all abilities.
• Capable of working with staff from all areas of the school, external agencies and partner schools.
• Interested in continuing professional development.
• Show a keen interest in contributing to the wider life of the school and enrichment.

Benefits and Salary

In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team, a supportive induction programme, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work in a developing school in a beautiful area of the South West. Your yearly salary includes generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free eye tests and an employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes such as the Blue Light Card.

School

This is an extremely successful inclusive school with a strong reputation in the area. In February 2024, Ofsted praised the strong community ethos and relationships between staff and students, celebrated our broad and ambitious curriculum, the prioritisation of reading and the support that is in place for all students to access the curriculum. We continue to be very proud of the excellent progress our students make in their GCSE examinations. The school remains one of the highest‑performing schools in Somerset and is well‑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 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. St Dunstan’s School is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a non‑smoking site.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this post. We look forward to receiving your application.