Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
- Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026
- Salary – SCP 4-6 (£24,404 - £25,183 Full time equivalent)
- Actual salary from £16,509 - £17,036 per year
- Hourly rate of pay - £12.65 - £13.05
- Days and Hours : 8:50am – 3:20pm Mon - Fri (30 hours per week)
The children, staff and Governors of Mells Church First School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to play an integral part in supporting children with Special Educational Needs in a thriving school environment. The post will be for 30 hours spread across 5 days.
We are looking for:
- An enthusiastic and fun-loving SEN teaching assistant with possible experience of working with individual children before.
- Someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the school team.
- Someone with a kind and caring personality that enjoys supporting children to help them try and achieve their aims and fulfil their dreams.
- Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.
The school is able to offer:
- Happy and highly motivated children who are eager to learn.
- The opportunity to work within a warm, friendly and supportive environment
- Support from experienced and enthusiastic school staff.
- Commitment to professional development
- A caring and adventurous environment
If you would like to come in and visit the school and meet the team, please book an appointment via the school office - full details on advert attached.
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.
Application forms should be accompanied by a full letter of application and sent to the school office by post or email - full details on advert attached.
Closing date: by 12:00pm Monday 30th June
Interview date: Week beginning Monday 7th July
This post will commence from: September 2025
Mells CofE First 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.