Teaching Assistant

Job title: Teaching Assistant - Bridgwater

Somerset Education Alliance are a multi-award winning supply teacher recruitment business in it’s 10th year of establishment and are looking for teaching assistants to fill exciting ad hoc supply teaching opportunities in schools in and around the Bridgwater area.

Newly qualified? Supply teaching is a great way to get your foot in the door and to try different schools, big or small, independent or part of a trust.

Relocating? Supply teaching can be a great way to get to know the Bridgwater area before committing to a permanent position!

Work/life balance?We work around you! You do not have to commit every day or every week. Supply work is flexible and we will only offer you work when you say you are available.

Thinking of retiring but don’t want to give teaching up completely? Why not give us a call. Whether you are looking for work 1 day a week or 5 days a week - we will be able to accommodate you.

The Job Role

Somerset Education Alliance are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants with passion and desire to educate and guide the young minds of our future. You will be able to adapt to different environments, engage students with invigorating ideas and radiate positivity throughout the placement.

We are currently looking for a teaching assistant for 5 mornings a week for a school in Bridgwater to start Monday 24th February for 6 weeks. This teaching assistant role is for an EYFS class.

We cover day to day, short term and long-term supply, and are always on the look out for Primary teachers, secondary teachers, cover supervisors, HLTAs and teaching assistants especially with SEN experience to join our team especially around the Bridgwater area!

Part time and full time applicants are encouraged to join!

Please note: Our standard daily pay rate as a supply teacher recruitment business is £85 for teaching assistants and £95 for SEN teaching assistants. For longer term placements with additional responsibilities, daily pay rate for a teaching assistant could be negotiated up to £100, at the discretion of school budgets.

• A warm and welcoming team
• Dedicated consultants providing you with personalised support and guidance
• Flexible working and pay benefits on top
• Access to online CPD courses
• The opportunity to gain experience in a variety of educational settings
• Competitive rates

• Delivering cover lessons with planning included
• Following safeguarding and school policies
• Marking work as needed
• Liaising with school staff

• QTS or ECT status (applications from other teaching backgrounds also welcome)
• A current DBS, or Update Service subscription (the agency can apply for this)
• A 3 year minimum reference history
• Up to date knowledge of the curriculum
• Reliability
• Excellent communication skills

We are looking for SEN Teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants Primary Teacher, Supply Teacher, KS1, KS2, Early Years, Foundation Teacher, Primary supply Teacher, HLTA, SEN, Teaching Assistant, ECT, QTS in Bridgwater and the surrounding areas.

Please contact Ellie at Somerset Education Alliance for further information.