Teaching Assistant

Willowdown Primary School, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 February 2026

• Closing date

  15 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 February 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3, SCP 5-6 Actual Salary £19,307 - £19,613

Teaching Assistant job summary

Willowdown Primary School is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity in our learners. 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 Willowdown Primary School

Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, is a growing and ambitious school with a modern approach to education. It is known for its caring community, strong focus on wellbeing, and creative curriculum that supports every child’s academic and personal growth.

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

About You 

We’re looking for someone to work with primary aged children who:

• Brings enthusiasm, is self-motivated, professional and approachable

• Has a mature approach to emotionally demanding work

• Has a good standard of education (5 x GCSE's - English and Maths C or above or equivalent)

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

Our Culture and Offer

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

All 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: futuralearning.co.uk/careers

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:

Closing date: 15th February 2026

Interviews: 24th February 2026

Role information: Permanent position working 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus one week

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.

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 Willowdown Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 342 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willowdown Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willowdown-primary-school

Primary School with 12 classes

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