Teaching Assistant - Fiveways School

Role Overview

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our team supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties at Fiveways School. This is a full-time, permanent teaching assistant position with part-time consideration, based onsite in Yeovil, England.

Compensation and Schedule

The role is graded at Grade 14 with an hourly wage between £13.05 and £13.47. The approximate pro rata annual gross salary is £18,915, paid monthly in twelve equal installments of £1,576 before deductions. The position is term time only, amounting to 40 working weeks per year.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, totaling 31.65 hours per week. Specific hours by day are as follows:

• Monday: 08:40 to 15:30
• Tuesday: 08:40 to 15:30 or 16:15 (when attending Continuing Professional Development - CPD)
• Wednesday: 08:40 to 15:45
• Thursday: 08:40 to 15:30 or 16:15 (with CPD)
• Friday: 08:40 to 15:30

CPD sessions are optional and can be attended on either Tuesday or Thursday.

About the School and Role Responsibilities

Joining Fiveways School means becoming part of an Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' educational community dedicated to providing personalized learning experiences and fostering a positive future for all pupils. The school promotes an ethos of inclusivity, collaboration, and values everyone’s contributions. Teaching Assistants will play an integral role in supporting this vision with a robust professional development program in place.

Qualifications and Compliance

• An education level equivalent to GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics is essential (minimum A-C or Point 4 equivalent).
• A relevant qualification supporting the learning process in schools, such as NVQ Level 2, is desirable.
• Applicants must consent to Child Protection screening and enhanced DBS checks.
• Online checks will be completed during shortlisting in line with safeguarding guidelines.
• References from current and previous employers are required before interviews.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Fiveways School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare by implementing a stringent recruitment procedure. The school ensures equal opportunity employment, prohibiting discrimination based on age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, pregnancy, or maternity.

Application Timeline

• Application Deadline: Wednesday, 9th September 2026
• Interview Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026