Teaching Assistant
- Fixed term contract for up to 12 months, due to time-limited funding
- 30 hours per week - 6 hours per day
- Term time only (38 paid weeks / 44.6 paid weeks)
- Salary: BWMAT C - SCP 5 - 6, £26,427 - £26,847 FTE, pro rata
- Actual salary from £18,327 - £18,618 per year
The children, staff and Governors of Beckington Church First School and Mells Church First School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to play an integral part in our thriving schools.
We are looking for a colleague who:
- has a genuine passion for supporting children to learn, grow and achieve their potential;
- can confidently support pupils in a variety of settings, including whole-class learning, small-group interventions, one-to-one support and playtimes;
- creates positive relationships that help children feel safe, confident and ready to learn;
- brings energy, flexibility and a nurturing approach to our school community.
The school is able to offer:
- a whole school culture underpinned by our Christian vision and values;
- the opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive community;
- support from experienced and enthusiastic school office staff and Headteacher;
- commitment to professional development;
- a caring and adventurous environment.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school for a tour, adhering to any safety measures that may have been in place to keep children, staff and visitors safe. Please contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Headteacher. If you would like to arrange this, please book an appointment via the school office.
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: Friday 9th October 2026
Interview date: w/b Monday 12th October 2026
This post will commence: 2nd November 2026
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.