SEND Teaching Assistant
Closing in 26 days (13 October 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Band C, SCP 5-6 (£26,427-£26,847 FTE pro rata. £16,189-£16,447 actual per annum)
Employer: St John and St Francis Church School
Location: Bridgwater , Somerset, TA6 5BP
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 13 October 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Fixed Term Contracts Term Time Only up to 31 August 2027
Start Date: As soon as notice period and employment checks dictate
2 x SEND Teaching Assistant Vacancies
What will I be doing?
The school wishes to appoint a skilled Teaching Assistant with proven experience of working with children in Key Stage 1 and 2.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The ideal candidate will be compassionate to the needs of children and will specifically have the ability to work 1:1 and in groups of children with special educational needs & disabilities in Key Stage 1.
What is in it for me?
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
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.
Please apply by visiting our website
Closing date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Start date: As soon as notice period and employment checks dictate
Candidates are invited to contact the school to discuss the role via phone: 01278 456918 or email: enquiries@sjsf.bwmat.org. Visits to the school are also actively encouraged.