Teaching Assistant

Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust; Chilcompton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sickness benefits

Enhanced parental benefits

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is seeking a kind, calm Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs. The role primarily covers morning and lunchtime support to help pupils access learning, build confidence, and stay fully included in school life.

Experience with SEND is desirable, but a values-driven, learn-fast attitude is highly regarded. You will collaborate with teachers, the SENCo, and families, following agreed plans and monitoring progress.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with SEND is desirable, but we are equally interested in applicants with the right values and willingness to learn.
• Able to build secure and positive relationships with children.
• Support children to develop independence and maintain high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support during morning and lunchtime to help children access learning.
• Help children to develop confidence and independence and feel included in school life.
• Work with teachers, the SENCo, support staff and families to follow agreed plans and strategies.
• Observe and reflect on progress, contributing to monitoring records and reports.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Additional Needs

Fixed term contract until 31/08/2027 linked to pupil need/funding

20 Hours per week - Term time only (38 working weeks/ 44.6 paid weeks)

BWMAT C - SCP 5 - 6

£26,427 - £26, 847 FTE Per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary from £12, 218 - £12, 412 per year

We are looking for a kind, calm and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team, with a particular focus on supporting children with additional needs. The role will include targeted support during the morning and lunchtime, helping children to access learning, develop confidence and independence, build positive relationships and feel fully included in school life.

Experience of supporting children with SEND is desirable, but we are equally interested in applicants with the right values, approach and willingness to learn.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a good understanding of effective SEND practice, or a strong willingness to learn and develop in this area.
• Is caring, patient, resilient and able to build secure and positive relationships with children.
• Can provide encouragement and reassurance while maintaining high expectations for what children can achieve.
• Understands the importance of helping children develop independence and knows when to 'step in' and when to 'step out'.
• Can adapt activities, resources and communication to meet individual needs and remove barriers to learning.
• Can support children's social communication, emotional literacy and regulation, including during less structured times such as lunch.
• Can work effectively with teachers, the SENCo, support staff, and families and follow agreed support plans and strategies.
• Is observant and reflective, contributing to the monitoring and recording of children's progress.
• Is flexible and willing to support children across the school where needed.
• Is supportive of the Christian ethos and inclusive values of our school.

In return, we can offer:

The opportunity to make a tangible difference to children who may need additional support to

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.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Monday 28th September

Interview date: W/C 5th October

This role will commence as soon as possible/by agreement