Teaching Assistants x 2

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.