Reading Intervention TA
Twerton Infant School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1QR15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 10 hours a week; 1:00pm to 3:00pm Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 2 to 4 depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are very keen to recruit an enthusiastic Reading Intervention Teaching Assistant as part of a small team within the school, who support individuals and small groups of children to help improve their early reading skills.
Previous experience of Read Write Inc. preferred with training in the tutoring approach also provided.
This is a permanent position; working days will be Mon to Fri inclusive, 1.00pm - 3.00pm each day.
What the school offers its staff
Twerton Nursery & Infant School is a 2-form entry infant school with an onsite Nursery for 2 and 3 year olds. We are an LA Maintained school, and we work closely with 6 other primary schools, in BANES and Somerset, within the South Gloucester Learning Alliance, which provides wide-ranging support and CPD. The school has a long-established reputation for being both inclusive and responsive to children’s individual needs.
We have an excellent on-site Forest School, providing fantastic outdoor learning for all children, including those with additional needs. We also follow the Thrive approach, which supports children’s wellbeing and mental health. Our motto is ‘Play, learn, grow; live well together”.
We are one of seven schools in BANES who have taken part in the St John’s Primary Empowerment Programme which has enabled us to work closely over a sustained period of time with key delivery partners:
- Ruth Miskin Education
- Brighter Futures
- White Rose Maths
- HCRG Care Group (Speech and Language)
- Language for Life
- Voice 21
We also enjoy close community links and receive support from:
- Bath Recreation – additional PE provision.
- Bath City Football Club – Play Support and afterschool club
We have an engaging and creative Curriculum, and we are continuing to develop Language for Life in the nursery and use Drawing Club and Curious Quests throughout the school.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. These will be carried out by parties independent of the recruitment process and not divulged until after interviews and selection have taken place.
Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against, or disadvantaged, by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Twerton Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 150 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twerton Infant School website
- Email address
- applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01225 423526
Twerton Nursery and Infant School is a 2-form entry infant school with an onsite Nursery for 2 and 3 year olds. We are an LA Maintained school and we work closely with 6 other primary schools in BANES within the South Gloucester Learning Alliance, which provides wide-ranging support and CPD. The school has a long-established reputation for being both inclusive and responsive to children’s individual needs. Our recent OFSTED inspection rated the whole school as Good. We have an excellent on-site Forest School, providing fantastic outdoor learning for all children, including those with additional needs. We also follow the Thrive approach, which supports children’s wellbeing and mental health. Our motto is ‘Play, Learn, Grow, Live Well Together. Thrive at Twerton - the School that Cares’ and this is embedded in everything we do. We are one of seven schools in BANES who are part of the St John’s Primary Empowerment Programme which is enabling us to work closely over a sustained period of time with key delivery partners: • Ruth Miskin Education • Brighter Futures • White Rose Maths • HCRG Care Group (Speech and Language) • Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team We also enjoy close community links and receive support from: • Bath Recreation – additional PE provision; • Bath City Football Club – Play Support and afterschool club We have an engaging and creative EYFS Curriculum and we are continuing to develop Language for Life in the nursery and use Drawing Club and Curious Quests throughout the school. Consequently, we are very keen to recruit a teacher with a passion to continue this excellent work. You can learn more about the school and our Curriculum by visiting the School website and reading our Curriculum Intent Statement: https://www.twertoninfants.com/twerton-infants-school and https://twertoninfants.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TNIS-Curriculum-Rationale.pdf If you have a passion for learning, a dedication to children and a commitment to teamwork, then we would like to hear from you – you could make a real difference at our school. If you have any questions about the vacancy or the school please ring the school on 01225 423526, or send an email to twerton_inf@bathnes.gov.uk. Application Details: Please note we do NOT accept CVs. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please send completed application form, consent to obtain references form and equal opportunities form by post addressed to Mr George Samios (Executive Headteacher) at: Twerton Nursery and Infant School Poolemead Road Bath BA2 1QR Tel: 01225 423526 Alternatively, please email your application and forms to: applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by email. Please ensure that applications include an email address. You also can find out more by visiting our Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/twertoninfantschool
Arranging a visit to Twerton Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk.
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