Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Highbridge is seeking a passionate Literacy Teaching Assistant to support students at The King Alfred School. Your responsibilities will include implementing learning programs, managing study groups, and providing emotional support to help students excel in their literacy skills. Required qualifications include GCSEs in Literacy and Numeracy and relevant experience in a secondary school. The role offers a supportive environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing centre

Funded Healthcare Scheme

Discounted nursery fees

Contributory pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Health & Fitness offers

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to GCSE Grade A*-C or Level 2.
• A minimum of two and a half years working as a Learning Support Assistant at Level 2 in a secondary school.
• Specific areas of expertise in supported learning.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for individuals or groups of pupils according to their needs.
• Deliver activities inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist in managing study groups and liaise with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Literacy skills

Proactive teamwork

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

GCSE Grade A*-C or Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Permanent, Term Time Only, 30 hours per week.

TPLTSS5 £19,833 - £21,871 (actual salary). Plus various Company Benefits.

The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Literacy Teaching Assistant to work at The King Alfred School – an Academy, rated “Good” by Ofsted (November 2022). This vital role involves implementing agreed work programmes with individuals and groups, delivering differentiated learning materials inside and outside the classroom, supporting documentation (GEPs, IEPs, PSPs), managing study groups and liaising with external agencies and parents.

Are you passionate about unlocking a child's reading and writing potential? Do you thrive on providing emotional support and nurture to help students overcome barriers and access the curriculum? If you have excellent literacy skills, a proactive approach to team working, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Work within the direction of the SENDCo to undertake a specific range of clerical duties that support the management of the school in an effective and positive manner.
• Act as an integral part of the school staff team and contribute to the overall aims of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures.
• Support learning (using your specific area(s) of expertise) for a variety of individuals or groups of pupils as directed by the relevant team leader/subject teacher or SENCo.
• Deliver activities within or outside of the classroom.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to GCSE Grade A*-C or Level 2.
• NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant work experience.
• A minimum of two and a half years working as a Learning Support Assistant at Level 2 in a secondary school.
• Specific areas of expertise in supported learning.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team‑focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes:

• The PLaTform – Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield – Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents & grandparents at our Academy pre‑schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

About The Priory Learning Trust

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first‑class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high‑achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind‑overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Proposed Interview Date: 9th January 2026

Proposed Start Date: 9th February 2026