Teaching Assistant

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Minehead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Minehead is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students and promote positive learning experiences. The role involves adapting materials for diverse learning needs and building strong relationships with pupils. Candidates should possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, preferably with experience in a school setting. This is a part-time, term-time only position with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of at least 23%

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to on-site gyms

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts platform

Qualifications

• Positive team player with a genuine desire to support young people.
• Experience in a school setting, particularly with SEND students is advantageous.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons and small groups.
• Adapt activities to a range of learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom admin.
• Track student progress.

Skills

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Experience working with children or young people

Positive team player

Confident using ICT

Calm and flexible

Effective communicator

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant

This is a Part Time Term Time Only position working 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: BTCT Point 3 (Actual starting salary: £15,225.47 per annum)

At West Somerset College, we are passionate about giving every student the best possible chance to thrive.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team. If you’re someone who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people in our Minehead community, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support students in lessons and small groups to help them stay on track and build independence
• Adapt activities and materials to suit a range of learning needs, including those with SEND
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing across the school
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom admin
• Track student progress and feed into lesson planning and reviews
• Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
• Uphold safeguarding and wellbeing as a top priority at all times

What We’re Looking For

• A positive team player with a genuine desire to support young people
• Calm, flexible and able to adapt to a busy school day
• Confident using ICT and engaging with a diverse range of pupils
• Committed to inclusion, equality and professional integrity
• To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above), along with experience working with children or young people.
• You’ll be a confident communicator, a team player, and comfortable using ICT to support learning.

While a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is ideal, we welcome applicants who are willing to work towards this. Experience in a school setting, particularly supporting students with SEND, along with familiarity with the national curriculum, would be a real advantage.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

Closing Date

Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 14th September 2025

Benefits

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

Diversity and Inclusion

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).