SEN Teaching Assistant

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2BN

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3 SCP 5

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’

An exciting opportunity has arisen at St Philip’s Church of England primary school for a Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing, child centred and successful school. If this resonates with you, then please keep reading! 

This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027 working 20 hours per week. The post is term time only plus one INSET Day. 

This is a rewarding role where you will be supporting young people on their educational journey, inspiring them to break barriers and communicating with parents to establish positive home/school relationships.

At Palladian we are proud to offer our colleagues:

• Delightful and enthusiastic children.

• Excitement, challenge and an opportunity to shine.

• A friendly, supportive and committed staff.

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Staff benefits to include a cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and an employee assistance programme.

This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027 working 20 hours per week. The post is term time only plus one INSET Day. 

If you are passionate about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.

Please complete your online application, using the job description and person specification to support your application, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role by midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026.

Applications: Please return your application through the Palladian Academy Trust website. 

Interviews: Week commencing 6 July 2026

Commencement date: September 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Philip's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 277 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Philip's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-philip-s-cofe-primary-school-bath

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