West Somerset College · Minehead, South West
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, reliable
and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. If you’re
committed to helping young people succeed and want to make a genuine difference
in our Minehead community, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support
learning, promote independence and help students achieve their best. You’ll
contribute to classroom delivery, adapt resources for individual needs, including
those with SEND, and help maintain a safe, inclusive and positive environment
where every student feels valued.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting
students in lessons and small groups to help them stay on track and build
independence
Adapting
activities and materials to suit a range of learning needs, including
those with SEND
Promoting
positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing across the school
Preparing
learning resources and assisting with classroom admin
Tracking
student progress and feeding into lesson planning and reviews
Building
strong, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
Upholding
safeguarding and wellbeing as a top priority
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
Positive, caring and genuinely motivated to
help young people succeed Calm, adaptable and able to thrive in a busy
school environment Confident using ICT and comfortable working
with a wide range of learners Committed to inclusion, equality and
professional integrity
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE
English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above) Experience working with children or young
people The ability to build trust, communicate
clearly and work collaboratively with others
A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is ideal,
but not essential—we welcome applicants who are keen to work towards it.
Experience in a school setting, knowledge of the national curriculum, and
confidence supporting students with SEND would all be strong advantages.