Teaching Assistant

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Minehead; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff wellbeing centre

Employee Reward Scheme with discounts

On-site gym facilities

Descrizione del lavoro

West Somerset College in Minehead is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning under teacher guidance. You will adapt resources for diverse learners, including those with SEND, and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

The role is 27.5 hours per week, term-time with INSET days, 39 weeks per year, and located at West Somerset College. Generous pension and staff benefits accompany the salary.

Competenze

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• The ideal candidate will work constructively as part of a team with defined classroom roles.

Mansioni

• Supporting students in lessons and small groups to help them stay on track and build independence.
• Adapting activities and materials to suit a range of learning needs, including those with SEND.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing across the school.
• Preparing learning resources and assisting with classroom admin.
• Tracking student progress and feeding into lesson planning and reviews.
• Building strong, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Upholding safeguarding and wellbeing as a top priority.

Conoscenze

Literacy & numeracy

Teamwork

Compassionate approach

Formazione

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Descrizione del lavoro

Actual Salary BTCT Band 3b Point 4, £16,485.86 per annum (actual)

Basis Part Time - Part Year

Job profile for Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

West Somerset College, Minehead.

18/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Actual Salary BTCT Band 3b Point 4, £16,485.86 per annum (actual) Contractual hours 27.5 Basis Part Time - Part Year Package Generous local government pension schemeEmployee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre Job category/type Classroom based support staff Date posted 06/11/2026 Job reference REQ000573 Attachments WSC - Teaching Assistant JD.pdf

Job overview

Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week |39 weeks per year (term-time only + INSET days) | Permanent |BTCT Band 3b Point 4, £16,485.86 per annum (actual)

About West Somerset College

West Somerset College is a thriving and ambitious secondary school and sixth form set in the beautiful coastal town of Minehead. As the only secondary provider serving the West Somerset region, the College plays a vital role within its community and is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. West Somerset College offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where staff are empowered to make a real difference, contribute to student success and develop their careers as part of a dedicated and passionate team.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support learning, promote independence and help students achieve their best. You’ll contribute to classroom delivery, adapt resources for individual needs, including those with SEND, and help maintain a safe, inclusive and positive environment where every student feels valued.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students in lessons and small groups to help them stay on track and build independence
• Adapting activities and materials to suit a range of learning needs, including those with SEND
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing across the school
• Preparing learning resources and assisting with classroom admin
• Tracking student progress and feeding into lesson planning and reviews
• Building strong, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
• Upholding safeguarding and wellbeing as a top priority

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these.

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and aspirations of young people across West Somerset.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18 th November 2026, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: Friday 27 th November 2026

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.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, 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.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

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).