Teaching Assistant

Ruishton Church of England Primary School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruishton CofE Primary School is recruiting a Part Time Teaching Assistant to join our team. We seek a flexible, patient and empathetic candidate who loves helping children progress in their educational journey.

Hours are 18.25 per week during term time, with 8.45am-3.20pm sessions on three days. The role involves 1:1 pupil support, small-group activities, and working under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo.

Qualifications

• Experience in education and supporting pupils with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience with medical support for children in school.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils with SEND needs as required.
• Provide activities and learning support (reading, writing) with small groups.
• Implement adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Support teaching provision and pupil learning as part of the staff team.
• Provide objective feedback to pupils to extend learning.
• Supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

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 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: 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.