Teaching Assistant (EAL focus)

Crispin School; Street; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

Crispin School in Somerset invites applications for a Teaching Assistant (EAL focus). You will support learning for individuals and small groups, including students who use English as an Additional Language, as part of our SEND team led by the SENDCo.

This permanent role offers a supportive work culture, CPD opportunities, and staff benefits such as pension contributions, gym discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Interviews are planned for 22 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise the work of individuals and groups of students.
• A passion for working with students with additional needs.
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks to support the SEND team in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support learning with individuals and groups of students, including EAL learners.
• Work with our SEND team led by the SENDCo to support delivery of teaching and learning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Additional needs

Administrative tasks

Job description

Teaching Assistant (EAL focus)

Street, Somerset

Grade 14, Point 4-6, £26,016 FTE, actual: £14,524

Permanent

Crispin School

Permanent contract to start as soon as possible.

Grade 14, points 4-6, current starting salary £26,016 FTE per annum, actual starting salary £14,524 per annum (£13.48 per hour).

6 hours per day, 08:30-15:10, less a 40 minute break, across 4 days, to include Wednesday.

Paid at 24.5 hours per week to include fortnightly 1 hour Monday training session 15:15 to 16:15 38.4 working weeks (term time plus 2 days, pro rata).

We want to hear from you if you have a passion for supporting young people and their learning within a forward thinking team that is part of a school with a strong sense of community and purpose. As Teaching Assistant your role will be to support learning with individuals and groups of students. As part of this role you will be working with our students who use English as Additional Language (EAL), no previous experience required. You will be part of our SEND, lead by the SENDCo and supported by the Assistant SENDCo.

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise the work of individuals and groups of students.
• A passion for working with students with additional needs.
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks to support the SEND team in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• A chance to work within a school committed to every learner.
• The opportunity to work with our young learners.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• In addition to your contribution to the pension scheme, the school/employer contribute to the pension fund, currently 19.2%.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellbeing, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.

Interviews to be held 22 October 2026