Teaching Assistant

East Brent Church of England First School, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 November 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 September 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: 32.5 hours per week , term time only, Mon-Fri to include 2.5 hours as a Midday Supervisor
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2027
• Actual salary: £18772
• Pay scale: Grade 15

What skills and experience we're looking for

Support for Pupils

Supervise and provide support for pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

Supervise and provide support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to playtimes.

Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans/Behaviour Management Plans or similar.

Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

Support for the Teacher

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals. Assist with the planning of learning activities.

Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Support for the Curriculum

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes and interventions adjusting activities according to pupil responses.

Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS1, KS2 , Foundation Stage, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and with specific programmes to support learning eg Clicker 7.

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

External visits

Extend support to curriculum enrichment activities within and outside of school. Ensure the children’s safety and enjoyment of these activities, with due regard to the lead teachers plans and assist in any preparation required.

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

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What the school offers its staff

• A happy school where a love of learning is nurtured and enriched
• A friendly and supportive staff team who work hard to enable all our children to proud of themselves and our school.
• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellness who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.

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

Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means: protecting children from abuse and maltreatment. preventing harm to children's health or development. ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. Safeguarding children and child protection guidance and legislation apply to all children up to the age of 18.
At East Brent C of E Academy Mrs Katie Whiting is the Designated Safeguarding Lead & Mrs Cowlin is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About East Brent Church of England First School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 77 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: East Brent Church of England First School website
• Email address: office@eastbrentcofeacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01278 760490
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-brent-church-of-england-first-school

We are a small village rural First school in the heart of the community . At East Brent, the staff, the parents and the governors aim to work closely together for the benefit of every child. We strive to develop the children’s self-confidence and esteem to ensure they are inspired to learn, achieve and enjoy their education within a caring and supportive Christian environment with strong links with the adjacent church.

Arranging a visit to East Brent Church of England First School

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

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