Teaching Assistant

Employer
St Laurence School
Location
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
£24,404 - £25,183 FTE
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
23rd June 2025 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1488700
Suitable for
Other Graduates
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: ending 31st August 2026
  • Suitable for: Other Graduates
  • Job ID: 1488700

Part-time Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Part-time: up to 18 hours per week - flexible hours (days and hours to be agreed at interview)

Core hours are 8.30am - 3.00pm per day, however flexibility exists for part-time candidates

Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026

Salary NJC Grade D SCP 4-6, FTE £24,404 - £25,183, £12.65 - £13.05 per hour (depending on experience)

39 weeks per year, term time only

£10,155 - £10,479 Pro-rata for 18 hours per week

To start as early as possible after appointment

Interview date to be confirmed

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our existing team of professionals.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  •  an ability to work with a range of young people with SEND, including physical impairment
  •  patience, sensitivity and an understanding of child development and learning
  •  a strong team working ethos
  •  good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
  •  an ability to work in a SEN role to support learning in the classroom and ensure individuals make progress
  •  effective communication with young people and teachers

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our 2014 Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

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Safeguarding Statement:

St Laurence 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.