Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£26,427 - £26, 847 FTE Per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Radstock, BA3 4EX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Teaching Assistant - EYFSPermanent Contract32.5 Hours per week - Term time only (38 working weeks/ 44.6 paid weeks)BWMAT C - SCP 5 - 6£26,427 - £26, 847 FTE Per annum, pro rataActual Salary from £19, 854 - £20, 170 per yearWe are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and creative Teaching Assistant to join our team, working predominantly in EYFS. This is a lovely opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood and understands just how important those first experiences of school are. You will work alongside the class teacher and wider team to help children feel safe, confident, curious and ready to learn.We are looking for someone who:Has a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children and ideally has experience in an EYFS, nursery or primary setting.Understands that high-quality early years practice combines purposeful play, strong relationships, communication and language, and carefully planned adult support.Can engage children in learning through play, conversation, stories, practical experiences and the wider environment.Has high expectations for every child and can identify and respond to individual learning and development needs.Is warm, patient and nurturing while also promoting independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.Can support early reading, phonics, communication and language, early maths and children's personal, social and emotional development.Is reflective, flexible and keen to develop their practice through feedback and professional development.Works well as part of a team and communicates positively with children, colleagues and families.Is supportive of the Christian ethos and inclusive values of our school.In return, we can offer:Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and explore.A welcoming, caring and inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos.A supportive, experienced and dedicated staff team.A well-established EYFS team with opportunities to contribute ideas and help develop provision.Continuous opportunities for professional development and to build expertise in early years practice.The opportunity to make a real difference at the very beginning of children's school journey.The opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust.Our school has a dedicated and experienced team of teaching and support staff, strong links with the Church and local community, and supportive relationships with parents and carers.Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet the leadership team, staff and children. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office. Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 4th OctoberInterview Date: From W/C 5th OctoberThis role will commence as soon as possible

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