SEN Teaching Assistant

St Saviour's Junior Church School; Bath; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Bath is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children in their learning. This part-time role requires a motivated individual with a passion for education and effective SEND practices. You will work closely with children to ensure they succeed in their learning while being part of a supportive staff team. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a community-focused school environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sickness and parental benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Has a good understanding of effective SEND practices and is prepared to reflect and develop.
• Caring, patient and self-motivated.
• High expectations and works to ensure that all children can succeed in their learning.
• Passion for education and children.
• Enjoys being a team player.
• Has a great sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their learning environments.
• Encourage positive behavior and learning.
• Participate in professional development.

Skills

Good understanding of effective SEND practices

Caring and patient

Self-motivated

Passion for education

Team player

Sense of humour

Job description

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Hours : 14 Hrs per week. Term time only and 2 Inset days.

Fixed term until 31st July 2026 due to funding

Pay Grade : BANES P 05 – 06

£25,583.00- 25.989.00 FTE

£8,391 - £8,524 Actual Salary

Thank you for your interest in working at St. Saviour’s Junior Church School. We are looking for a highly organised and well‑motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a part time position with a working pattern of two full days and three afternoons.

St. Saviour’s Junior Church School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who :

• Has a good understanding of effective SEND practices and is prepared to reflect and develop;
• Is caring, patient and self‑motivated;
• Has high expectations and works to ensure that all children can succeed in their learning :
• Has a passion for education and children;
• Enjoys being a team player;
• Has a great sense of humour!

In return, we offer :

• The opportunity to change the lives of the children you teach;
• Polite, caring and well behaved children who are eager to learn and live by our school values;
• Continuous opportunities for professional development;
• An ambitious and dedicated staff team;
• A supportive community school with a Christian ethos

Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange to visit. If you would like to arrange this, please book a visit via phone or email.

We encourage candidates to visit our school website and facebook feeds to learn more about our school.

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.

The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust 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.

Closing date : Monday 05th January 2026

This post will commence : As soon as possible after interview

Safeguarding Statement

St Saviour's CofE Junior 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.