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Teaching Assistant

Employer
Pyrland School
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Term Time
Salary
TBC
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Expires
19th June 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1560872
Job Reference
Teaching Assistant
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1560872

Pyrland School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a 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 Teaching Assistant within Pyrland 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:

Pyrland School 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.