Teaching Assistant

Blackbrook School; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbrook Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant. You will work 1:1 with pupils with SEND, assist small groups with reading and writing, and implement learning adaptations under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo.

You will contribute to a supportive, child‑centred learning environment. The role requires patience, empathy, and strong teamwork to help pupils progress academically and socially within a busy primary setting.

Qualifications

• 1:1 support for pupils with SEND needs.
• Assist with reading and writing activities in small groups.
• Adapt learning activities as directed by the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Provide objective feedback to help pupils extend their learning.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils with SEND as required.
• Provide activities and learning support under supervision.
• Help implement adaptations to learning identified by the teacher.
• Support pupils at breaks and lunchtimes.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

1:1 support

Job description

## Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 15, point 3Posted: 22nd October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 15th November 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580997Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1580997* Share :**We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team!**Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a teaching assistant. We seek to employ a member of staff who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and the pupils. We are looking for someone who is passionate, patient, empathetic and who has a passion working with children to help and nurture their educational journey.**Key responsibilities include:*** Working 1:1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND needs as required* Work to provide activities and learning such as reading, writing with small groups of pupils under the supervision of the class teacher* Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo* Work as part of the staff team to support teaching provision and pupil's learning* Provide objective and accurate feedback to the pupil/s, helping them to extend their learning* Support and supervise pupils at break and lunchtimesExperience Desirable:* Experience in education* Experience Supporting pupils with SEND needs* Excellent communication skills and working well as part of a team* Experience with medical support for children in schoolHours of work: Full time. Term time only. 30.42 hours a week.**Actual Salary**: £17,571**Closing date:** 15th November 2026**Shortlisting Date:** w/c 16th November 2026**Interview date:** w/c 16th November 2026**Start Date:** ASAPIMPORTANT Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve 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 on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early as we will only be able to shortlist candidates with a full application.**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.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Blackbrook 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.### Blackbrook Primary SchoolPart of### The Oak Partnership Trust