Teaching Assistant

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Actual salary: £15,712.69 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating in learning activities.
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual education and behaviour plans.
• Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to progress records.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Support the use of ICT and help prepare resources for lessons.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths).
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or have equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate strong communication and ICT skills.
• Are confident, well-organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience working with children in an educational setting.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Rewards package, including high street discounts and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Centre.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to be part of a passionate and collaborative school community.

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

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

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.

BCA TA JD.pdf - 183 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1576 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgwater College Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgwater-college-academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater and Taunton College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

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