Teaching Assistant

Ruishton; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruishton Church of England Primary School in Taunton, Somerset, invites applications for a Part-Time Teaching Assistant. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEND, delivering reading and writing activities in small groups, and assisting the class teacher with adaptations to learning.

You will provide constructive feedback and help supervise pupils during breaks and lunchtimes. The post is term-time only, 18.25 hours per week, 8:45am to 3:20pm, three days per week.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and education.
• Patient, empathetic and flexible to meet pupils' needs.
• Good communication with colleagues, pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils with SEND needs as required.
• Support learning with small groups and reading/writing activities.
• Implement teaching adaptations identified by teacher/SENDCo.
• Provide feedback to pupils to extend learning.
• Supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptable

Patience

SEND experience

Job description

* Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 15, point 3Posted: 14th October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 16th November 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579601Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1579601* Share :**We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team!**Ruishton CofE Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a Part Time 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: Part time. Term time only. 18.25 hours a week. 8.45am-3.20pm 3 days per week**Closing date:** 16th November 2026**Interview date:** To Be Confirmed**Start Date:** ASAP**Safeguarding statement:**The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.Please see our Recruitment, Selection and Ex-Offenders Policy for more information.**Note:**We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. Shortlisting and interviews may therefore take place prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Ruishton 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.### Ruishton Church of England Primary SchoolPart of### The Oak Partnership Trust