Teaching Assistant Level 1

**Job Title**:Teaching Assistant

**Actual Annual Salary**:£19,511- £21,267 based on hours and weeks worked.

**Full Time Equivalent Salary**: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

**Contract Type**:Fixed-Term, Part Time

**Contract Length**: Fixed until 31 August 2026

**Hours**:32.5 Hours per week

**Additional role info**:Working Pattern - Monday to Friday (6.5 hours per day)

**Provisional Start Date**:12th November 2025

**Do you have a caring nature and would like to work on a part time basis supporting a child in Key Stage 1?**

Minerva is a small, nurturing primary school with a strong commitment to relational practice and equitable educational experiences for all. With a high proportion of pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality provision through a compassionate and collaborative team, working together to meet the diverse needs of our children

**You will**:

- have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
- be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
- be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
- be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
- have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
- have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
- be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

**About Minerva Primary School**:
Minerva Primary School, situated in Taunton, Somerset, educates children between the ages of two and 11.

Here at Minerva, we encourage an appetite for life, foster an eagerness to seek out what the world has to offer, empower confidence in asking for help when troubled, and nurture skills to enable children to have deeply fulfilling relationships later in life and develop a capacity for empathy.

In our latest Ofsted inspection, inspectors commented: “Pupils are proud to be part of their school. They have positive attitudes toward learning. Staff give pupils the confidence not to give up when they find learning tricky. The school values courage, compassion and collaboration. Pupils remember and understand these values. Pupils believe that everyone should be treated fairly. They say they feel safe in school.”

**Why work at CLF?**

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

**What we can offer you**:

- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more

**Recruitment timeline**:

- Closing Date: 3rd October 2025
- Short-listing: 6th October 2025
- Interviews: 15th October 2025

**We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: £19,511.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Work Location: In person