Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027
16 Hours per week (Term time only)
Pay Scale – BWMAT C S06 £26,847 FTE (£9,930.08 actual)
The pupils, staff and governors are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team from 1st September 2026.
Ready for life, now and in the future...
At St Michael’s we are proud to be part of the family of St Michael’s Church and of our Christian ethos and distinctiveness. As a Bath and Wells Academy – we Choose Life – Life in all its fullness John 10:10 and this underpins all that we do here at school. We believe that, with God’s help and working together we will enable each child to have fun, enjoy life and flourish here at school and beyond.
The successful candidate will:
• • Hold safeguarding for all at the forefront of responsibilities
• • Demonstrate a commitment to high standards for all pupils in both learning and behaviour
• • Respond to the needs of the children, socially and emotionally and academically
• • Work proactively and effectively within the wider school team and contribute to the wider life of the school
• • get pleasure from and be enthused by seeing all around them succeed
• • Have experience of using the Thrive approach in a school setting
We can offer:
• • Children who are welcoming, caring and keen to shine
• • Dedicated professionals who readily support each other (and all children)
• • A commitment to your professional development
• • A strong Christian ethos
• • Platinum-award play with Outdoor Play and Learning
Our School has a dedicated and experienced team of teaching and support staff. We have strong links with the Church (including an in-house Chaplain), local community and work in partnership with parents. We also work alongside several other partners, including OPAL, Tender, Brighter Futures, Thrive and more.
Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Head of School. If you would like to arrange this, please book an appointment via the 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.
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: Thursday 22nd October 2026 5pm
Interview date: Thursday 5th November 2026
This post will commence as soon as possible for the right candidate.
St Michael's Church of England VC Junior School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our Safeguarding policy requires an enhanced DBS check prior to an appointment.