Teaching Assistant
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HB16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
16 March 2026
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 January 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: 28.75 hours Monday to Friday some flexibility with how the hours are spread across the week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 16/11/2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
- £16697.65
What skills and experience we're looking for
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity toinspire creativity in our learners. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.
About Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre,
Westover Green in Bridgwater is a community-focused primary school committed to providing an inclusive, engaging, and high-quality education for all learners. It offers a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and curiosity.Westover Green Community School and Autism Centreis proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above or equivalent ).
- Has knowledge and experience of working with children with speech, language and communication needs.
- Can build strong, respectful relationships with children and adults.
- Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities.
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
How to Apply
To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:Closing date: 8th February 2026Interviews: will be held shortly after closing dateRole information: Fixed Term until 16th November 2026 28.75 hours per week Term Time Only
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.
Equal Opportunities
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
Further information about the job
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.
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About Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 409 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sjames@futuralearning.co.uk
Westover Green Community School & Autism Centre caters for children between the ages of 4 and 11 and is set in the historic market town of Bridgwater, just a few miles off Junction 24 of the M5.
Our School Motto is “Opening the gates to learning” and we endeavour to realise this in all we do. We believe, in line with the philosophy of the national curriculum, that all children have equal entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum.
MISSION STATEMENT
" To provide a safe, enjoyable and motivational environment where all children and adults are respected, accepted, valued and included, enabling children and adults, as individuals, to confidently and successfully achieve their full potential "
Arranging a visit to Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjames@futuralearning.co.uk.
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