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SEND Teaching Assistant

Employer
Swainswick Church School
Location
Upper Swainswick, Somerset
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
£24,404 FTE Per Year, PRO RATA (£16,772.85 ACTUAL)
Start Date
1st September 2025
Expires
7th July 2025 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1496904
Start Date
1st September 2025
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: 12 Months
  • Job ID: 1496904

SEND Teaching Assistant

  • 30 hours per week
  •  8.30am-3.00pm Monday – Friday, with 30 minute break each day (30 hours)
  • Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026 due to funding
  • Term Time Only, plus 2 Inset Days
  • Salary: SP4 - £24,404 FTE Per Year, pro rata
  • Actual salary: £16,772.85 per year

Are you a passionate educator, eager to make a real difference in children’s lives? Do you believe in nurturing young minds through “Life in all its fullness” (John 10:10)? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Swainswick Church School, part of the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust family.

Why choose Swainswick Church School?

We are a caring, friendly and successful rural school. At Swainswick we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for learning, where children grow and thrive in a supportive atmosphere of high expectations. 

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic SEN teaching assistant who shares our commitment to inspiring and empowering every child in our inclusive school. You will play a pivotal role in nurturing a love for learning and supporting children to develop confidence, creativity, and resilience.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be able to inspire children in their learning both within a group and on a 1-1 basis
  • Be a good team player, who thrives on collaboration
  • Be committed to inclusion and able to work systematically and flexibly in a busy school
  • Be an excellent communicator with good presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Be passionate about learning and child development.

What we offer:

  • A welcoming school grounded in strong Christian values.
  • A committed and nurturing team of staff and governors.
  • A culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Bright, kind-hearted pupils who love to learn and explore.
  • A peaceful rural setting with a strong sense of community.
  • Tailored professional development and support.

If this opportunity aligns with your passion for education, we’d love to hear from you!

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 7th July

Interview date: Wednesday 9th July TBC

This post will commence: 1st September 2025

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Safeguarding Statement:

Swainswick CofE Primary 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.
Swainswick Church School

Swainswick Church School

Part of Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust

Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust