Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (two roles available)
Actual Annual Salary (role 1 based of 19.5): £11,706 - £12,760
Actual Annual Salary (role 2 based on 13 hours): £7,804 - £8,506
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/08/2026
Hours: 19.5 and 13
Working Pattern: 1 x Part time Mondays and Fridays 1 x Part time Mondays and Thursdays and Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Flexible working patterns for the right candidate.
Potential Start Date: January 2026
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with the passion and drive to make a difference to the lives of young people, both within and beyond the classroom, supporting the delivery of excellent education experiences and championing the life chances of all children in our academy. Through providing key educational, personal and social developmental support under the guidance of teaching colleagues you will support children by adopting relevant strategies and techniques, enabling them to access the curriculum, and engage with their learning to achieve their full potential. You will be working with a wide range of academy staff at all levels, receiving full ongoing training to support your development and have the ability to work term time only.
This role involves, one-to-one support - Providing support for children with high and complex needs consistently, compassionately in a structured supported way throughout the day. Classroom TA responsibilities – assisting the class teacher and supporting children individually or in small groups Flexible deployment across the school to support learning and inclusion in other classes as needed. Working closely with teachers, SENDCo, and other support staff to implement personalised strategies and contribute to a positive learning environment.
About you:
You will:
- Be committed to being part of a high performing school that has high expectations.
- Continuously be committed to improving the life chances of pupils.
- Always be committed to own self development and resilient to the challenges of working in a single form entry school.
- Be committed to seeing feedback as a gift and strive to be better every day.
- Stay committed to the wider success of the school and community.
- Have experience of, or willingness to embrace working in a single form entry school is essential.
- Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
- Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
- Be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. Relevant nvq level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
- Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
- Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
- Have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
- Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
Minerva Primary School:
Minerva Primary School situated in Taunton, Somerset, educates children between the ages of 2 and 11.
Minerva is a small, nurturing primary school with a strong commitment to relational practice and equitable educational experiences for all. With a high proportion of pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality provision through a compassionate and collaborative team, working together to meet the diverse needs of our children
From our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2022, inspectors commented: “Pupils are proud to be part of their school. They have positive attitudes toward learning. Staff give pupils the confidence not to give up when they find learning tricky. The school values courage, compassion and collaboration. Pupils remember and understand these values. Pupils believe that everyone should be treated fairly. They say they feel safe in school.”
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
A warm, supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development. A school culture that values every child and adult as part of a learning community. If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
- Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
- Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
- Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
- Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
- A collaborative culture which supports workload.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
- Closing Date: 04/12/2025
- Shortlisting date: 05/12/2025
- Interviews: 15/12/2025
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
