Teaching Assistant Level 1 — Tailored Support & Inclusion

Minerva Primary School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Generous annual leave

Induction and wellbeing support

Health benefits and fitness schemes

On-site parking

Job summary

Minerva Primary School in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support pupils in a single form entry setting. You will work closely with our SENCo and colleagues to deliver tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and wellbeing.

The role is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, part-time (24 hours/week, term time plus inset days), starting February 2027. We offer development opportunities within the Cabot Learning Federation and a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to being part of a high performing school with high expectations.
• Aims to improve the life chances of pupils.
• Shows willingness to develop personally and professionally.
• Adapts to the challenges of a single form entry school.
• Sees feedback as a gift and strives to improve daily.
• Supports the wider success of the school and community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to enhance learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• Work with the SENCo and staff to support individual pupils.
• Contribute to a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Engage in professional development opportunities offered by the CLF.

Skills

High expectations

Life chances improvement

Self development

Resilience in single form entry school

Feedback mindset

Community collaboration

Education

Minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Minerva Primary School in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support pupils in a single form entry setting. You will work closely with our SENCo and colleagues to deliver tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and wellbeing.

The role is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, part-time (24 hours/week, term time plus inset days), starting February 2027. We offer development opportunities within the Cabot Learning Federation and a supportive, inclusive team.