Teaching Assistant

SchoolRecruiter; Taunton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

West Monkton Church of England Primary School in Taunton, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a 1:1 basis and with small intervention groups. The role involves adapting learning and working closely with teachers and the SENDCo.

Applicants should have experience in education and with SEND or High Needs. DBS clearance and references are required; the post is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, starting ASAP, 30 hrs 25 mins per week, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting (preferred).
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and High Needs (desirable).
• Experience working with children in a school environment (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND as required.
• Support and deliver learning activities with small intervention groups.
• Adapt learning activities as identified by teachers and SENDCo.
• Collaborate with class teachers, Pastoral Assistant and other Teaching Assistants to support pupils.

Skills

1:1 support

Intervention groups

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

## Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Term TimeContract Length: ending 31 August 2027Salary: £17,571 - actual salaryPosted: 30th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 18th October 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575597Job Reference: BB-007Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: ending 31 August 2027* Job ID: 1575597* Share :**Teaching Assistant**West Monkton C of E Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join their team.We are seeking a flexible and adaptable individual who can respond positively to the varying needs of our pupils and school. The successful candidate will provide support to pupils on a 1:1 basis, as well as working with small intervention groups.**Key responsibilities will include:*** Providing 1:1 support for pupils with a range of specific SEND needs, as required.* Supporting and delivering learning activities with small intervention groups.* Putting into practice adaptations to learning as identified by class teachers and the SENDCo.* Working collaboratively with class teachers, the Pastoral Assistant and fellow Teaching Assistants to provide effective support for pupils.* Further details about the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description.**Desirable experience:*** Previous experience of working within an educational setting.* Experience of supporting pupils with SEND.* Experience of working with children with High Needs.**Salary:** Grade 15 point 3, £17,571 per annum, pro rata**Hours of work:** 30hrs 25min per week. Term time only - 38 weeks per year**Start Date**: ASAP**Contract:** Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027**Applications Close**:**Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.****Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:West Monkton Church of England 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.### West Monkton Church of England Primary SchoolPart of### The Oak Partnership Trust