Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bridgwater, TA5 2NB |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Brymore Academy is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11 – 16 set in its own 60-acre site with a working farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities.
Brymore Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team on fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated team and to play a key role in the further development of this provision at our inclusive academy.
The primary role of the Teaching Assistant is to work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing independence.
• Work closely with teachers to enhance student learning and attainment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote self-esteem, good behaviour, and engagement in lessons.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals to support student progress.
What We’re Looking For:
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Employee reward scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
• Generous local government pension scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Brymore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and therefore this post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.