Teaching Assistant

North Petherton Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 March 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: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:15pm, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - To 31/12/2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413 - £25,185

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Teaching Assistants to join our caring and inclusive school. We will make the most of your talents and skills and we offer the opportunity to work one to one with key children who may have additional needs and/or to support within a classroom.

You would be working as part of a friendly supportive team where the needs of the children come first. We are looking for candidates who are able to inspire and engage children in learning and support the class teacher in providing high quality teaching across the school.

The successful candidate will be caring, flexible and be able to stay calm in all situations. A willingness to work in any year group or with children with a range of needs is essential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a lovely school to work in, with free on site car parking.

Staff training opportunities are plentiful and wellbeing support is outstanding.

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.

About North Petherton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Petherton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@npcps.co.uk
• Phone number: 01278 662442
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-petherton-primary-school

North Petherton Community Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. As a school we believe in fostering creativity, independence, collaboration, and aspiration among our pupils through our shared vision. Our dedicated team work diligently to inspire, motivate, and challenge our pupils, ensuring they develop a love for learning and achieve academic success.

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