Teaching Assistant

Stanchester Academy, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £15,959.23 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating in learning activities.
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual education and behaviour plans.
• Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to progress records.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Support the use of ICT and help prepare resources for lessons.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths).
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or have equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate strong communication and ICT skills.
• Are confident, well-organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience working with children in an educational setting.

What the school offers its staff

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Rewards package, including high street discounts and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Centre.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to be part of a passionate and collaborative school community.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

STAN TA JD.pdf - 183 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stanchester Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 829 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stanchester Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanchester-academy

Arranging a visit to Stanchester Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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