At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in literacy, numeracy, and ICT while promoting their independence.
- Company: Join Pyrland School, a vibrant academy with modern facilities and a supportive community.
- Benefits: Earn £13,520 in your first year, with potential salary increases and valuable experience.
- Other info: Enjoy a term-time role with excellent training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining hands-on teaching experience.
- Qualifications: GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C) and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 13520 - 13520 £ per year.
Salary: £13,520 for the first year, with potential increases depending on age.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (term time), plus Inset days. Total: 32.5 hours per week.
Duration: 1 year 6 months, start date: Thursday 3 September 2026.
Work
- Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Support and direct literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying and explaining instructions.
- Focus support in areas needing improvement, both academic and social.
- Work with and support students to ensure they can use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance learning.
- Motivate and encourage students to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set.
- Undertake learning activities with students of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum.
- Seek to promote and reinforce students’ self‑esteem, appropriate levels of effort and behaviour, and guide them to become independent learners.
- Review individual student targets.
Where you'll work
Pyrland School, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7QP
Training
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well‑being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (e.g., scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
Training will take place once a fortnight. Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard (level 3). Functional skills in maths, English (Level 2) if required. Training will be delivered at Richard Huish College, South Road, Taunton (TA13DZ). This is achieved on completion of an externally assessed end‑point assessment. Learners will need to complete a portfolio of evidence to support this.
End‑point Assessment
- Practical observation with questions & answers
- Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence
Requirements
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4 / C).
- Share any other relevant qualifications and industry experience.
Skills
- Good time management.
- Observe and monitor progress.
Additional Requirements
The role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is a term‑time only role.
About this employer
Pyrland School, part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, is an 11‑16 academy with modern facilities, catering for approximately 1000 students, expected to increase to around 1200 in the coming years.
Contact
RICHARD HUISH TRUST 01823 424603
Reference code: VAC2000035701.
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Pyrland School, Taunton employer: Huish Theatre
Pyrland School, as part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where teaching assistants can thrive. With a focus on professional development and hands-on experience, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritises student well-being and academic success. Located in Taunton, the school provides modern facilities and a commitment to fostering independent learners, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment in education.
