Teaching Assistant

Closing in 14 days (4 September 2026 9:00 am)

Job details

Salary: Grade 14, £18,652 - £19,248 actual salary (pay award pending)

Employer: Westfield Academy

Location: Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3EP

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Full time, Part time

Closing date: 4 September 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

Teaching Assistant

32 hours per week, term time only

(part time hours considered)

Grade 14, £18,652 - £19,248 actual salary (pay award pending)

What will I be doing?

Due to the expansion of our SEN provision, exciting opportunities have arisen at Westfield Academy for an additional Teaching Assistant. Experienced and enthusiastic individuals are required from September 2026 to join our dedicated team supporting students with special educational needs. You will be calm with the ability to be firm and patient and have excellent written, numeracy and oral communication skills. Supporting curriculum classes is a key element of the role, alongside delivery of 1-2-1 and small group interventions.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Whilst previous experience in a similar teaching assistant role is preferred, applications from individuals with experience of working with children and the right personal qualities are welcomed, as full training and support will be provided.

DBS check

DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, as well as other pre-appointment checks such as online searches as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).

For further details please visit our website, or contact our HR & Student Data Officer, Mrs Rhiannon Briggs via email: rhiannon.briggs@westfieldacademy.co.uk.

The deadline for applications is Friday 4 September 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will take place week commencing 7 September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 5pm on Monday 7 September 2026.

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Due to the expansion of our SEN provision, exciting opportunities have arisen at Westfield Academy for an additional Teaching Assistant. Experienced and enthusiastic individuals are required from September 2026 to join our dedicated team supporting students with special educational needs. You will be calm with the ability to be firm and patient and have excellent written, numeracy and oral communication skills. Supporting curriculum classes is a key element of the role, alongside delivery of 1-2-1 and small group interventions., Whilst previous experience in a similar teaching assistant role is preferred, applications from individuals with experience of working with children and the right personal qualities are welcomed, as full training and support will be provided.

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