Teaching Assistant - St Laurence School

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEND). The role entails working closely with young learners to enhance their development and progress in a nurturing environment, under a supportive team structure. Candidates should have relevant experience and skills in child development, communication, and teaching support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND is required.
• Patience and sensitivity towards children.
• Must have good numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom and ensure individual progress.
• Communicate effectively with young people and teachers.
• Work with a team to provide a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEND

Patience

Sensitivity

Understanding of child development and learning

Strong team working ethos

Good numeracy skills

Good literacy skills

Good ICT skills

Ability to support learning in the classroom

Effective communication

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Teaching Assistant - St Laurence School, Bradford-on-Avon

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Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Hours: Up to 18 per week (flexible hours, days and hours to be agreed at interview. Core hours are 8.30am - 3.00pm per day, with flexibility for part-time candidates)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

We are looking to recruit a part-time Teaching Assistant to join our team of professionals.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience working with young people with SEND, including physical impairments
• Patience, sensitivity, and understanding of child development and learning
• Strong team working ethos
• Good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills
• Ability to support learning in the classroom and ensure individual progress
• Effective communication with young people and teachers

St Laurence is a high-performing, successful Church of England co-educational secondary school in Bradford-on-Avon, near Bath. We are fully inclusive and welcoming to students and staff of all faiths and none. We value our staff highly, considering them our most important resource. Our Investors in People report highlights the pride staff have in working here, driven by inspirational leadership, teamwork, supportive management, and a positive environment.

We are committed to professional development for all staff. If you wish to join a dedicated and passionate team striving for excellence, please consider applying.

To apply, refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form, and send it with a cover letter to: Mr. Tim Farrer, Headteacher [emailprotected]

All documents are available on the school website: Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23 June 2025

Interview date: w/c 30 June 2025

Start date: As soon as possible after appointment

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

St Laurence School, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ