Teaching Assistant
Westfield Academy
Yeovil
- New
- Salary:
- £18,652 - £19,248 actual salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 September 2026
Job overview
32 hours per week, term time only (part time hours considered)
Grade 14, £18,652 - £19,248 actual salary (pay award pending)
Due to the expansion of our SEN provision, exciting opportunities have arisen at Westfield Academy for an additional Teaching Assistant. Experienced and enthusiastic individuals are required from September 2026 to join our dedicated team supporting students with special educational needs. You will be calm with the ability to be firm and patient and have excellent written, numeracy and oral communication skills. Supporting curriculum classes is a key element of the role, alongside delivery of 1-2-1 and small group interventions. Whilst previous experience in a similar teaching assistant role is preferred, applications from individuals with experience of working with children and the right personal qualities are welcomed, as full training and support will be provided
Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, as well as other pre-appointment checks such as online searches as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).
For further details please visit our website or contact our HR & Student Data Officer, Mrs Rhiannon Briggs via email
The deadline for applications is Friday 4th September 2026 at 09:00am.
Interviews will take place week commencing 7th September 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 5:00pm on Monday 7th September 2026.
About Westfield Academy
- Westfield Academy
- Stiby Road, Yeovil
- Somerset
- BA21 3EP
- United Kingdom
Westfield is an 11-16 co-educational school, in Somerset, serving the town of Yeovil and the surrounding villages. It is a child centred organisation that has exemplary behaviour and an unmatched pastoral system that puts the welfare of students and staff at its core. The academy continues to make a significant impact on the education and welfare of the community in Yeovil. It was judged ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2023, 2018 and 2014. Student numbers have grown along with its reputation within the area and we were heavily oversubscribed in the last five year’s intake. There has been significant investment in the site over the last few years, including new sports facilities and Creative Arts spaces. Yeovil is a growing town and the Academy has seen its student numbers increase to 1055 this year.
Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023).
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