Teaching Assistant 1-1

Priorswood Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 July 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,007 - £13,087

Teaching Assistant 1-1 job summary

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (1-1 - KS2)

Actual Annual Salary: £12,007 - £13,087

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Term Time only, plus inset days

Contract Length: Fixed until 31/03/2027

Hours: Part Time, 20 hours

Additional role info: Working Pattern - Monday to Friday 8:30-12:30

Provisional Start Date: July 2026 – Pending completion of pre-employment checks

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with the passion and drive to make a difference to the lives of young people, both within and beyond the classroom, supporting the delivery of excellent education experiences and championing the life chances of all children in our academy.

This role is focused on providing dedicated morning support to a KS2 student with identified SEN needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider inclusion team to deliver tailored, consistent support that helps the student access learning, regulate successfully and build confidence at the start of the school day.

This is a highly rewarding role with a real opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child’s progress and wellbeing. Our academy has a strong commitment to inclusion, supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture, ensuring staff feel valued, well-guided and part of a child-centred approach. The role is ideal for someone who is patient, nurturing and passionate about helping students with SEN thrive.

About you:

You will:

• have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
  
• be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
  
• be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
  
• be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
  
• have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
  
• have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
  
• be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
  

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Priorswood Primary School

Priorswood Primary School is located in the Wedlands area of north Taunton, and we cater for children aged 2-11 years old.

We have worked incredibly hard over the past couple of years to make Priorswood the best that it can be and we instil this in our children. The hard work and dedicated staff have transformed Priorswood into a calm, safe and happy place to learn. As a team, we have moved the school forward. We work together with parents, to ensure that each and every child here has the best opportunity possible to prepare them for future life. Children are at the heart of all that we do here at Priorswood. Our school prides itself on being caring and collaborative. This comes first and foremost from the staff who work here – you will notice a team spirit and a sense of support and partnership. 

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. This paragraph to be changed if listing a role for one of the 10 academies with a more diverse student population – select text from ‘Academy Advert Info Sections’ document in process map each time.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  
• Generous annual leave.
  
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
  
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
  
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
  
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
  
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
  

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 18 May 2026

Short-listing: 19 May 2026

Interviews: 2 June 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

 

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Priorswood Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priorswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priorswood-primary-school-ta2-7ad

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