Teaching Assistant
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU
Working pattern
Full time: 30 hours per weekTerm time only, 8.45am - 3.15pm (1/2 hour lunch break)
Contract type
Permanent
Pay scale
Grade 15 - Grade 14
What skills and experience we're looking for
TeachingAssistant, suitably experienced in supporting children and able to meet thecurriculum demands of literacy and numeracy throughout the school.
Please be aware that the role may involveworking 1:1 with children with additional needs as well as general support inthe classroom.
What the school offers its staff
Weoffer:
- A really warm welcome, a friendly,supportive team and a tremendous professional opportunity within a large,caring and popular school close to the centre of Somerset’s County Town,Taunton.
- An opportunity to be part of ahard-working and talented team, committed to child centred learning andachieving high standards in an excellent school. (Ofsted ‘Good’ 2023, SIAMS 2025).
- The support of our enthusiasticchildren, parents/carers and the wider school community;
- The opportunity for your own professionaldevelopment.
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.
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.
About Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Organisation type Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
We offer:
- A really warm welcome, a friendly, supportive team and a tremendous professional opportunity within a large, caring and popular school close to the centre of Somerset’s County Town, Taunton.
- An opportunity to be part of a hard-working and talented team, committed to child centred learning and achieving high standards in an excellent school. (Ofsted ‘Good’ 2017, SIAS Outstanding, 2017).
- The support of our enthusiastic children, parents/carers and the wider school community;
- The opportunity for your professional own development.
Arranging a visit to Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
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Teaching Assistant in Taunton employer: Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton offers a warm and friendly working environment with a supportive team dedicated to child-centred learning. The school provides opportunities for professional growth within a caring community, ensuring high standards in education as recognized by Ofsted. Staff can expect to work closely with talented colleagues and contribute to the development of students across various needs.
Contact Details:
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Recruitment Team
