Teaching Assistant

Wiltshire; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A high performing secondary school in Bradford-on-Avon is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant. In this part-time role, you will support students with special educational needs, ensuring they make progress in their learning. The ideal candidate will exhibit patience, effective communication, and teamwork skills. Flexible working hours are offered within term time only. The school values the professional development of its staff, making it a rewarding environment to work in.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with young people with SEND, including physical impairment.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to support learning in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for individuals with SEND.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure effective communication.
• Demonstrate patience and sensitivity in the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Sensitivity

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

ICT skills

Team working

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description

Salary: NJC Grade D SCP 4 - 6 FTE £25,185 - £25,989 (depending on experience). £11,644 -£12,016 Pro-rata for 20 hours per week

Hours of work:20 hours per week (flexible days of the week) 8.30am – 3.00pm per day

Contract type:Fixed Term Contract ending 31 st August 2027, 39 weeks per annum (term time only)

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Laurence School for further information.

A bit about us:

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

All about the role:

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our existing team of professionals.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• an ability Guadto work with a range of young people with SEND, including physical impairment
• patience, sensitivity and an understanding of child development and learning
• a strong team working ethos
• good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
• an ability to work in a SEN role to support learning in the classroom and ensure individuals make progress
• effective communication with young people and teachers

Closing date (and time): 9am on Monday 26 th January 2026

Interview date:w/c 3 rd February 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 6408
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 05:30 AM
• Working Pattern Temporary Part time
• Job Areas School & Partner Organisations