Teaching Assistant

Hamp Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 17.5 hours per week (two days).
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed-Term contract for up to 1 year until 31/08/2027.
• Actual salary: Band 3b Point 4. Actual starting salary: £10,155.87 per annum.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hamp Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting families, strengthening relationships, and helping children thrive in their learning and development.

The Role

We are seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils with a range of learning needs, helping them to engage in learning and develop independence. This role will be working with SEND pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities and achieving their goals
• Assist with individual education and behaviour plans
• Promote inclusion, self-esteem, and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils and teachers on progress
• Support classroom activities, including ICT and intervention programmes
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• Employee reward scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
• Generous local government pension scheme

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

Hamp Academy is committed 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. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hamp Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hamp Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hamp-academy

Hamp Academy is an independent but wholly Government funded school for 7 to 11 year olds in Bridgwater. The academy is part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust.

Arranging a visit to Hamp Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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