Teaching Assistant Autism Centre - Holway Park CP School & Autism Centre
- Somerset
- Multiple Terms
- Grade 15 point 3: £12.45 per hour
Location: Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2JA
Required from September 2025.
We require Teaching Assistants to support pupils at Holway Park Primary School Autism Centre. This role may include working with children 1:1 or in small groups, which is dependent on the experience and the skills of the successful applicant.
We are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support teaching, learning and personal development with pupils requiring additional needs.
This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, particularly with learning difficulties, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience. Becoming part of our community will mean embracing our inclusive ethos of valuing everyone’s contributions and working collaboratively with all parties to ensure the very best provision for pupils. You will join a highly supportive community with a drive for ensuring a good life for all pupils now and in the future. An understanding of trauma informed and relational practices would be an advantage.
An education standard equating to GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics, a minimum A-C/Point 4 or equivalent is essential.
The successful candidate ideally will:
• Be positive, approachable, flexible and work effectively in a team.
• Be patient and supportive of children with additional needs whilst also having high expectations for them.
• Be passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
• Be highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our children
• Be positive, proactive and always solution focused
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
• Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils
• Have a commitment to their own professional development
• Strong communication and empathy skills,
• A good sense of humour
Holway Park Primary School 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.
An application form can be downloaded from the school website at: https://www.holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk/vacancies/
Application by SCC Application forms ONLY, NO CVs, should be sent to the Headteacher via email susan.brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationSomerset
- Work Postcode
TA1 2JA
- Reference
JS06924
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade 15 point 3: £12.45 per hour
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm), 38 weeks per year (term time) plus 3 INSET days per year
- Closing Date
19/06/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes