Employer:  Nether Stowey CE VC Primary School 

Salary: Grade 14 Point 4-6 

Actual starting salary: £25,185 pro rata  

Contract type: Fixed Term (until the pupils leave our education setting) 

Working pattern: Full time, 8:45am – 12pm, 12:30 – 3:30pm.  31 hours 15 minutes per week. 

Start date: Monday 7th September 2026 

Nether Stowey CE VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team, providing 1:1 pupil support, including lunchtime supervision. Our thriving primary school serves Nether Stowey and the surrounding area, benefiting from strong community, church, and family links. We are a supportive and collaborative team with high expectations for all pupils, dedicated to providing the very best education and opportunities for every child. 

What will I be doing? 

We are seeking a teaching assistant to support high-quality teaching and learning across the school, working with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes. You will have specific responsibility for supporting two pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in different classes and year groups, ensuring that their individual needs are met and they are able to access the curriculum, make progress and fully participate in school life.  One child to be supported in the morning.  The other child to be supported in the afternoon. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities and achieving their goals 

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to enable a highly differentiated curriculum aligned with pre-key stage expectations 

• Use repetition, overlearning and practical approaches to support memory and retention of key concepts 

• Break tasks into small achievable steps to support success and confidence 

• Deliver targeted interventions focussing on early communication, literacy, numeracy and life skills 

• Support emotional regulation and assist with transitions throughout the school day 

• Assist with individual education and behaviour plans, working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personal targets and strategies 

• Promote inclusion, self-esteem, and independence 

• Provide feedback to pupils and teachers monitoring and reporting on progress 

• Support classroom activities, including ICT and intervention programmes 

• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues 

• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies 

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need? 

We are looking for a kind and caring individual who is keen to help and make a positive difference to a child’s life and education. 

• Have experience/knowledge of working with primary aged children; 

• Be hardworking, flexible and highly organised; 

• Be able to work independently and as an integral part of the existing team; 

• Be a consummate professional, with excellent basic skills in literacy, numeracy and spoken English; 

• Have a clear understanding of the safeguarding frameworks and the requirements of the Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children; 

• Be willing to undertake any training associated with the role; 

• Be resilient with a good sense of humour and the passion to make a difference and place the children at the heart of all they do. 

• Have the ability to use initiative in responding to the needs of children; 

What is in it for me? 

• Enthusiastic, caring and happy children who are keen to learn 

• Be part of a strong, shared vision for our school 

• Have opportunities for personal and professional development 

• Included in a supportive and encouraging team of staff and governors where everyone looks after  one another 

DBS check 

Nether Stowey CE VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening and enhanced DBS clearance.  As part of safer recruitment we undertake online checks as part of the shortlisting process.  Please note Local Authority policy requires us to request all references (current and past employers) before interview.  The school employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. 

Supporting documents and information 

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed to see the working environment, meet the team and feel the ethos of our school setting.   

Please read the person specification carefully before applying for this position.  Contact the school for an SCC application form via e-mail office@nstowey.co.uk   

We apologise, but due to the short time before this closing date, we will only contact successful candidates. 

The role will commence Tuesday 1st September 2026, but the first working day will be Monday 7th September 2026.  

Closing date:   12pm Thursday 9th July 2026 

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026