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KS1 Teaching Assistant 9hrs

Employer
Orchard Grove Primary School
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
£12.65 per hour
Start Date
1st September 2025
Expires
9th June 2025 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1485283
Job Reference
KS1 TA 9hrs
Start Date
1st September 2025
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1485283

Orchard Grove Primary School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a KS1 Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

Job requirements

  • A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
  • Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
  • Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
  • Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
  • Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant within Orchard Grove Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

References: Please be aware that references will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.

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Orchard Grove Primary School

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