Teaching Assistant

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week, term-time only 8.45am - 3.15pm with 1/2 hour lunch break
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 15 to Grade 14, dependent on qualifications and experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant, suitably experienced in supporting children and able to meet the curriculum demands of literacy and numeracy throughout the school. Please be aware that the role may involve working 1:1 with children with additional needs as well as general support in the classroom.

Applicants must be prepared to undertake DBS clearance and be eligible to work in the UK.

Information and application forms available from the school website on www.bishophendersonschool.co.uk and visits to the school are welcome.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A really warm welcome, a friendly, supportive team and a tremendous professional opportunity within a large, caring and popular school close to the centre of Somerset’s County Town, Taunton.
• An opportunity to be part of a hard-working and talented team, committed to child centred learning and achieving high standards in an excellent school. (Ofsted ‘Good’ 2023, SIAMS Outstanding, 2017).
• The support of our enthusiastic children, parents/carers and the wider school community;
• The opportunity for your own professional development.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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TA Person Spec.pdf - 62.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description LSA.pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 427 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton website
• Email address: jalford@bishophendersontaunton.co.uk
• Phone number: 01823274770
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-henderson-church-of-england-primary-school-taunton

We offer:
• A really warm welcome, a friendly, supportive team and a tremendous professional opportunity within a large, caring and popular school close to the centre of Somerset’s County Town, Taunton.
• An opportunity to be part of a hard-working and talented team, committed to child centred learning and achieving high standards in an excellent school. (Ofsted ‘Good’ 2017, SIAS Outstanding, 2017).
• The support of our enthusiastic children, parents/carers and the wider school community;
• The opportunity for your professional own development.

Arranging a visit to Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jalford@bishophendersontaunton.co.uk.

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