Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Partnership Trust invites applications for a Teaching Assistant at Blackbrook Community Primary School in Taunton. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs, including 1:1 support and small group activities under teacher supervision.

Term-time, full-time equivalent of 30.42 hours per week, with DBS clearance required. The position offers a fixed-term/ongoing opportunity depending on school needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in education is desirable.
• Experience Supporting pupils with SEND needs is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and working well as part of a team are desirable.
• Experience with medical support for children in school is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 lunchtimes.

Skills

Experience in education

SEND support

Communication

Medical support for children

Job description

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 lunchtimes

Experience 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 school

Hours of work

Full time. Term time only. 30.42 hours a week.

Salary

Actual Salary: £17,571

Closing and Interview Details

• Closing date: 15th November 2026
• Shortlisting Date: w/c 16th November 2026
• Interview date: w/c 16th November 2026
• Start Date: ASAP

Important Notes

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.