Teaching Assistant

Midsomer Norton Primary; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyrland School in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff and learners. You’ll assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons, prepare resources, and provide pastoral support to pupils.

The role involves contributing to progress reviews and giving feedback to teachers to ensure learning needs are met; start date is as soon as possible under a permanent, term-time contract.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of class supervision to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Empathetic and understanding to pupils' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons (whole-class and individual).
• Prepare resources to support learning activities.
• Provide pastoral support to pupils and monitor progress.
• Contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Empathetic and understanding

Experience of class supervision

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

GCSEs (English & Maths)

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Pyrland SchoolLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: Grade 2 Scale 4-5Posted: 2nd November 2026Expires: 7th December 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582037Job Reference: Teaching Assistant* Share :* PrintPyrland School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.**Job overview**You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.**Job requirements*** A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths* Teaching Assistant qualification desirable* Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff* Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students**Why join us?**As a Teaching Assistant within Pyrland School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025### Safeguarding Statement:Pyrland 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.