Teaching Assistant
Willowdown Primary School, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 December 2026
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 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: This is a part time, fixed term contract covering maternity leave Monday - Friday, 8.15am -3.15pm, 32.5 hours a week, Term Time Only Start date: 01/12/2026 End date: 01/06/2027
Contract type
- Fixed term - 6 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
- Grade 3 SCP5 £26,428 Actual salary = £19,944.72
What skills and experience we're looking for
We'd love to hear from someone who:
- Is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential
- Brings patience, positivity and resilience, with the ability to remain calm and professional when supporting pupils with a range of needs
- Holds grades C/4 or above in GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths and has previous teaching assistant experience
- Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
What the school offers its staff
We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.
Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.
Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
Further information about the job
Willowdown Primary School is seeking a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team on a fixed term contract. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and development by providing tailored support, encouraging confidence and helping children achieve their potential. As part of our welcoming school community, you will contribute to an inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.
About Willowdown Primary School
Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, is a warm and inclusive community where children are encouraged to flourish together with kindness, respect and aspiration. As a Thrive‑accredited school, it places pupils’ emotional wellbeing at the centre of learning, creating a safe and supportive environment. Its creative and ambitious curriculum promotes inclusion, builds strong foundations of knowledge and offers rich, hands‑on experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence.
Willowdown Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.
About Futura Learning Partnership
Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.
Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.
Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.
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 Willowdown Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 361 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
Primary School with 12 classes
Arranging a visit to Willowdown Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk.
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