Teaching Assistant

Midsomer Norton Primary; Radstock; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Leigh-Upon-Mendip Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 18 hours per week (Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm). The role supports pupils under guidance of teaching staff, helping them access the curriculum and develop independence inside and outside the classroom.

The post is a fixed-term contract until August 2027, Grade 3 SCP 5–7, with focus on literacy and numeracy interventions and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils’ personal, social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare needs.
• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and active access to learning.
• Help develop and implement student profiles, target action plans, and tailored learning strategies.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, promoting inclusion, self-esteem and independence.
• Provide constructive feedback to pupils on their progress and offer pastoral support.
• Create and maintain an orderly, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with lesson planning and the display of pupils’ work.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide detailed feedback to teachers.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies and handle conflicts promptly.
• Assist with administering tests, marking and administrative tasks.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group intervention programmes in literacy and numeracy.
• Support pupils in using ICT safely and effectively to enhance learning.
• Prepare, maintain and manage learning resources and equipment required for lessons.

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Leigh on Mendip Primary SchoolLocation: Radstock, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Until August 2027Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-7 Actual Salary £11,045 - £11,399Posted: 2nd November 2026Expires: 16th November 2026 09:30 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582129* Share :* Print**Teaching Assistant****Grade**: Grade 3 (SCP 5–7)**Responsible to**: Headteacher**Hours**: Part-time | 18 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm)**Contract Type:** Fixed-term contract until August 2027**About the Role**We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to support pupils' learning, care and development. You will play a vital part in helping students access the curriculum, build independence and achieve their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.**Key Responsibilities**Supporting Pupils* Attend to pupils’ personal, social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare needs.* Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and active access to learning.* Help develop and implement student profiles, target action plans, and tailored learning strategies.* Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model while promoting inclusion, self-esteem, and independence.* Provide constructive feedback to pupils on their progress and offer pastoral support.Supporting Teachers* Create and maintain an orderly, supportive and engaging learning environment.* Assist with lesson planning and the display of pupils’ work.* Monitor pupil progress and provide detailed feedback to teachers.* Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies and handle conflict promptly.* Assist with administering tests, marking and administrative tasks (e.g., photocopying, filing, data entry).* Support small-group activities.Supporting the Curriculum* Deliver structured 1:1 and small group intervention programmes in literacy and numeracy.* Support pupils in using ICT safely and effectively to enhance their learning.* Prepare, maintain and manage learning resources and equipment required for lessons.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025TA - Level 2 Grade 3 - JD (1)### Safeguarding Statement:Leigh-Upon-Mendip Primary 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.