Teaching Assistant in Bridgwater

Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HB

Job Details

• Job Role: Teaching Assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Not provided
• Key Stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working Pattern: Part time. Permanent part‑time position with up to 31.25 hours per week term time only. Minimum arrangement: 3 days per week 8:45 – 3:30. Some flexibility available.
• Contract Type: Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work
• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
• Has a good standard of education (5 GCSEs – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing. Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

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. Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre is seeking a motivated and values‑driven Teaching Assistant to join our team in the main school. This is an exciting opportunity to give support to children, individually, in groups or as a class (under the direction of the teacher), so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

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.

Employment checks required

• 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 Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre

Westover Green in Bridgwater is a community‑focused primary school committed to providing an inclusive, engaging, and high‑quality education for all learners. It offers a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and curiosity. Westover Green Community School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

Our School Motto is “Opening the gates to learning” and we endeavour to realise this in all we do. We believe, in line with the philosophy of the national curriculum, that all children have equal entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum.

MISION STATEMENT

To provide a safe, enjoyable and motivational environment where all children and adults are respected, accepted, valued and included, enabling children and adults, as individuals, to confidently and successfully achieve their full potential.