Teaching Assistant
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HB12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 June 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: This is as permanent part time position with up to a maximum of 31.25 hours per week term time only. There is some flexibility but the minimum working arrangement would be 3 days per week 8:45 - 3:30.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Actual Salary: £18150 - £18438
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 good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience
• 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 Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, 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 usat:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
Further information about the job
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre is seeking a motivated and values-driven Teaching Assistant to join our team in the main school. 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 Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Westover Green in Bridgwater is a community-focused primary school committed to providing an inclusive, engaging, and high-quality education for all learners. It offers a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and curiosity.
Westover Green Community 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
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 409 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
Westover Green Community School & Autism Centre caters for children between the ages of 4 and 11 and is set in the historic market town of Bridgwater, just a few miles off Junction 24 of the M5.
Our School Motto is “Opening the gates to learning” and we endeavour to realise this in all we do. We believe, in line with the philosophy of the national curriculum, that all children have equal entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum.
MISSION STATEMENT
" To provide a safe, enjoyable and motivational environment where all children and adults are respected, accepted, valued and included, enabling children and adults, as individuals, to confidently and successfully achieve their full potential "
Arranging a visit to Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk.
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