Teaching Assistant

Location: Radstock Area
Contract: Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a thriving secondary school community in the Radstock area from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to support young people in a school that prides itself on high expectations, inclusivity, strong pastoral care, and helping every student achieve their full potential. The school is committed to developing confident, resilient and ambitious learners within a respectful and supportive environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students in lessons to maximise engagement and achievement.
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored learning support.
• Assist students with SEND, literacy development, and intervention programmes.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote student confidence and independence.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Play an active role in supporting students' personal and academic development.

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential).
• Are patient, caring and enthusiastic.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Are committed to helping young people succeed both academically and personally.
• Demonstrate resilience, kindness and a positive attitude.

• The opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school community.
• A strong commitment to staff development and training.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.
• A rewarding role within a school that values ambition, respect, confidence, resilience and success.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a school dedicated to creating opportunities and inspiring achievement, we would love to hear from you.

Start Date: September 2026

Please submit your CV and application today. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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