Teaching Assistant

Blackdown Education Partnership; Ilminster; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Neroche Primary School in Ilminster is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a caring and supportive team. You will work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development through classroom support and small group interventions.

The role is permanent, 33 hours 45 minutes per week, term-time only plus 3 INSET days, with progression through NJC pay points 4-6. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils' learning in a school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Provide classroom assistance and supervision as required.
• Lead or participate in small group interventions and individual provisions.

Skills

Pupil support

Small group intervention

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Neroche Primary SchoolLocation: Ilminster, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £19470 actualPosted: 15th September 2026Expires: 21st September 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574252Suitable for: Other GraduatesJob Reference: 2027.09TA* Share :* Print**33 hours 45 minutes per week | Term Time Only plus 3 INSET days | NJC Points 4-6 | Permanent Position**Are you passionate about helping children thrive and reach their full potential? Neroche Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our caring and supportive team. Working across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development through classroom support, small group interventions and individual provision. At Neroche, we believe every child deserves an outstanding education in a nurturing environment where curiosity, confidence and a love of learning can flourish. If you are committed to making a positive difference in children's lives and enjoy working as part of a collaborative and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help every child discover what makes them shine.**Closing date 9am on Monday 21st September**### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974Blackdown Education Partnership 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.**BEP Privacy Statement–Recruitment:** Please see our website for further information.