SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,404 FTE Per Year, PRO RATA (£16,772.85 ACTUAL) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Upper Swainswick, Somerset, BA1 8DB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1496904 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistant30 hours per week
8.30am-3.00pm Monday – Friday, with 30 minute break each day (30 hours)
Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026 due to funding
Term Time Only, plus 2 Inset Days
Salary: SP4 - £24,404 FTE Per Year, pro rataActual salary: £16,772.85 per year
Are you a passionate educator, eager to make a real difference in children’s lives? Do you believe in nurturing young minds through “Life in all its fullness” (John 10:10)? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Swainswick Church School, part of the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust family.
Why choose Swainswick Church School?
We are a caring, friendly and successful rural school. At Swainswick we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for learning, where children grow and thrive in a supportive atmosphere of high expectations. The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic SEN teaching assistant who shares our commitment to inspiring and empowering every child in our inclusive school. You will play a pivotal role in nurturing a love for learning and supporting children to develop confidence, creativity, and resilience.
The successful candidate will:
Be able to inspire children in their learning both within a group and on a 1-1 basis
Be a good team player, who thrives on collaboration
Be committed to inclusion and able to work systematically and flexibly in a busy school
Be an excellent communicator with good presentation skills, both written and verbal
Be passionate about learning and child development.
What we offer:
A welcoming school grounded in strong Christian values.
A committed and nurturing team of staff and governors.
A culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Bright, kind-hearted pupils who love to learn and explore.
A peaceful rural setting with a strong sense of community.
Tailored professional development and support.
If this opportunity aligns with your passion for education, we’d love to hear from you!
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: Monday 7th July Interview date: Wednesday 9th July TBC This post will commence: 1st September 2025
Closing date: Monday 7th July Interview date: Wednesday 9th July TBC This post will commence: 1st September 2025