Teaching Assistant
Willowdown Primary School, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £18,760
Pay scale
- Grade 3, SCP 5-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a motivated and inspirational teaching assistant who will:
Have a good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) and a relevant, recognized qualification such as NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent
Have a minimum of 2 years recent relevant experience, supporting pupils in the classroom
Be able to plan and implement effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving, a natural communicator with the ability to relate to both pupils and adults, very good IT skills and good use of initiative are some of the skills required.
Demonstrate a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.
Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.
What the school offers its staff
Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.
Further details about the role
Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?
Join us!
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
As a Teaching Assistant at Willowdown Primary School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.
At Willowdown Primary School we live and work together as a community to create Happy Children, Successful Learners and Confident Individuals. Please see the School website for further information Willowdown Primary School - Home
Purpose of the role of a Teaching Assistant (see the JD for accountabilities):
Under the supervision of the class teacher and/or SENCO, to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and development needs of pupils. This will involve in assisting teachers with the organizational and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school.
Application Deadline: 2nd February 2025
Interviews are likely to be held soon after this date.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please telephone the school to make an appointment.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
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
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About Willowdown Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 307 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Willowdown Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hmills@futuralearning.co.uk
Primary School with 12 classes
Arranging a visit to Willowdown Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hmills@futuralearning.co.uk.
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