SEND Teaching Assistant
- 19.5hrs per week over 3 days – days TBC
- Permanent contract
- Term Time Only, plus 2 Inset Days (38.4 working weeks / 45.2 paid weeks)
- Salary: BANES Q – SCP 3 - 4 - £24, 796 - £25,185 FTE per annum, pro rata
- Actual Salary from £11, 328 - £11, 505 per annum
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 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
We can 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! Candidates are invited to contact to visit the school and meet with the Head of School, Mrs Jenni Simmons. If you would like to arrange this, please book an appointment from Monday 8th September via the School Office. We would also encourage candidates to look at our website to help you understand our school:
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.
Deadline and how to apply
Please send completed application forms to the school office manager by email. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Sunday 14th September
Interview date: Tuesday 16th September TBC
This post will commence: as soon as possible after successful interview
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.