SEN Teaching Assistant

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

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 August 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

Location: St Philip’s Church of England Primary School, Bath

Start Date: September

Hours: Various flexible options available 

Contract Type: Fixed Term /Term-Time Only

About St Philip’s and Our Trust

At St Philip’s Church of England Primary School, we have a fantastic team of staff dedicated to giving our children a rich, well-rounded education. Our goal is to help every single child flourish and live life to the fullest.

We are proud to be part of the Palladian Academy Trust. The Trust is a vibrant community of schools, each with its own unique ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Bringing together both church and community academies, we are all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘Excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’

The Opportunity: Flexible Hours to Suit You

We have several different teaching assistant options available for the upcoming academic year. Because we know that work-life balance is important, we are committed to working closely with successful candidates to build a mutually suitable working week and find a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

The Role

This is a highly rewarding role where you will support young people on their educational journey and inspire them to break through barriers. Working primarily under the direction of the class teacher and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), your main responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils with their planned learning activities and educational programmes.

Working with individuals or small groups to boost confidence and understanding.

Communicating effectively with parents to establish positive, collaborative home-school relationships.

What We Are Looking For

We want to hear from exceptional individuals who can demonstrate:

A genuine dedication to making a difference to young people’s lives.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and colleagues alike.

Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in dynamic classroom environments.

A commitment to continuous personal learning and professional growth.

Alignment with the vision and values of St Philip’s Primary School and the Palladian Academy Trust.

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 to support your application.

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

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 277 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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