Teaching Assistant

West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible after appointment

• Closing date

  24 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £15.959.23 per annum (actual)

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and aspirations of young people across West Somerset.
  

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.

About West Somerset College

West Somerset College is a thriving and ambitious secondary school and sixth form set in the beautiful coastal town of Minehead. As the only secondary provider serving the West Somerset region, the College plays a vital role within its community and is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. West Somerset College offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where staff are empowered to make a real difference, contribute to student success and develop their careers as part of a dedicated and passionate team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. If you’re committed to helping young people succeed and want to make a genuine difference in our Minehead community, we would love to hear from you.

About The Role

The primary role of the Teaching Assistant is to work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing independence.
• Work closely with teachers to enhance student learning and attainment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote self-esteem, good behaviour, and engagement in lessons.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals to support student progress.

Commitment to safeguarding

West Somerset College 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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

WSC - Teaching Assistant JD.pdf - 167 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Somerset College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 745 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Somerset College website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-somerset-college

West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

Arranging a visit to West Somerset College

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

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