Early Years Teaching Assistant (TA)

Woolavington Village Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA

47 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: This is a permanent role, Term Time Only + 5 inset days starting on 01/09/2026
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Grade 3 SCP 5 Actual salary: £19307

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work

• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team

• Has a minimum of a Level 2 early years education and childcare qualification (NVQ 2, or equivalent) as seen as full and relevant by the DFE, and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.

• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Woolavington Village Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Woolavington Village Primary School is seeking a motivated and innovative Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to give support to children, individually, in groups or as a class (under the direction of the teacher), so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Woolavington Village Primary School

Woolavington Village Primary is a friendly, community-driven school near Bridgwater that places strong emphasis on respect, inclusion, and personal growth. The school provides a creative and engaging curriculum that supports children to become confident learners and responsible citizens.

Woolavington Village Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding

For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006'.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-March-2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant (Primary) Grade 3 (5).pdf - 210 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woolavington Village Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 175 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woolavington Village Primary School website
• Email address: rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woolavington-village-primary-school-bridgwater

Woolavington Village Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and welcoming village school serving the village of Woolavington and the surrounding area.

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