SEN Teaching Assistant

Churchfield Church School

Burnham Road,

Highbridge,

Somerset, TA9 3JF

SEN Teaching Assistant - (2 Positions)

30 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 Inset Days

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

BWMAT Grade C   £25,583 – £25,989 FTE

£18,219 - £18,508 Actual Salary

Churchfield Church School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

This post will initially be a fixed term position; however, the post will be reviewed annually due to funding.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be a good team player
• Committed to inclusion and able to work systematically and flexibly in a busy school
• An excellent communicator with good presentation skills, both written and verbal

We can offer:

• A whole school culture underpinned by our Christian vision and values
• A caring and supportive school community
• A commitment to professional development
• The opportunity to work effectively with other schools within our Trust

Candidates are warmly invited to speak to the Headteacher. If you would like to do this, please contact the office to organise this.

Benefits of working for the Bath and Wells MAT include: a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.

The Bath & Wells MAT 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: 1st September 2026

Interview date: Friday 11th September 2026