Teaching Assistant

Blackbrook Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  8 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 15, point 3

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team! 

Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a teaching assistant.  We seek to employ a member of staff who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and the pupils. We are looking for someone who is passionate, patient, empathetic and who has a passion working with children to help and nurture their educational journey. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Working 1:1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND needs as required
• Work to provide activities and learning such as reading, writing with small groups of pupils under the supervision of the class teacher
• Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo
• Work as part of the staff team to support teaching provision and pupil's learning
• Provide objective and accurate feedback to the pupil/s, helping them to extend their learning
• Support and supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes

Experience Desirable:

• Experience in education
• Experience Supporting pupils with SEND needs
• Excellent communication skills and working well as part of a team
• Experience with medical support for children in school

Hours of work: Full time. Term time only. 30.42 hours a week. 

Actual Salary: £17,009

Closing date: 6th September 2026

Shortlisting Date: 7th September 2026

Interview date: 11th September 2026

Start Date: September start date - ASAP

IMPORTANT Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early as we will only be able to shortlist candidates with a full application.

Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.

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 Blackbrook Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 222 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blackbrook Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blackbrook-primary-school

At Blackbrook School, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to explore their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our committed team of teachers and staff work collaboratively to ensure that each pupil receives a high-quality education, filled with rich experiences and opportunities for growth.

We believe in creating a school community where respect, kindness, and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of everything we do. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, preparing our pupils not just for academic success, but for life beyond the classroom.

Having worked as a leader within The Oak Partnership for some time, I am proud to be the Headteacher of this wonderful school. Upon joining, I worked with the staff following the most recent OfSTED inspection to revise our school vision and values, giving us a clear sense of direction for the future. Our collective vision for Blackbrook is:

Our school will be a happy community that encourages and celebrates individuality, where everyone feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve.

We will achieve our vision by living out the following values: Aspiration, Fairness, Kindness, Responsibility and Teamwork.

I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our values, our vibrant school life, and the wonderful achievements of our pupils. Whether you are a current member of our school community or considering joining us, we hope you find the information here helpful and inspiring.

Thank you for visiting our website. Do get in touch if you would like more information.

Best wishes,

Mr D. Seviour
Headteacher

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