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Teaching Assistant

Employer
West Monkton Church of England Primary School
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
Grade 15, point 3
Start Date
6th January 2026
Expires
8th January 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1519067
Job Reference
BB-007
Start Date
6th January 2026
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Job ID: 1519067

Teaching Assistant 

West Monkton CofE Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a teaching assistant.  We are looking to employ a member of staff who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and has patience. The role involves working on a 1:1 basis and in small pupil intervention groups. 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Working 1:1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND, as required.
  • Working in small intervention groups.
  • Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teachers and SENDCo.
  • Working closely with the class Teachers, Pastoral Assistant and other Teaching Assistants to support the pupils. 
  • Please refer to the job description for more information.

Experience Desirable:

  • Experience in education.
  • Experience Supporting pupils with SEND.
  • Experience working with High Needs children.

Hours of work:  Part time. Term time only (38 weeks). Hours 25.00 hours per week.

Fixed Term Contract until 10 July 2026 - Maternity Cover 

Annual Salary: £15,670 pro rata

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.

Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

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Safeguarding Statement:

West Monkton 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.
West Monkton Church of England Primary School

West Monkton Church of England Primary School

Part of The Oak Partnership Trust

The Oak Partnership Trust