Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (TA) Grade 15 point 4 (£13.05 per hr-pay award pending) Hours: 08:45-15:15 Mon-Fri term time only 30 Hours Contract Type: Permanent Full time Closing Date: Monday 7th September, 9am. Start Date: ASAP in September 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking talented team. Rode and Norton St. Philip First School Federation is a popular and welcoming community based across two village first schools 20 minutes south of Bath. We offer a creative curriculum in a nurturing learning environment where we aim to ‘ignite a creative spark’ in both staff and children. We have big dreams for our staff as well as our children. We are looking for a special person who shares our vision and values. Are you committed, willing to ‘have a go’ at anything and to provide a fantastic learning experience for our children? This post could suit someone experienced in working in schools or someone new to working in education but keen to learn. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with children and staff, has a positive attitude and a good sense of humour. Are you a team player interested in developing your own skills and learning more about education? We are looking for a candidate who is: - Fun and friendly, genuinely interested in helping children to learn. - Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships. - Nurturing and able to encourage the best from every child allowing all to shine. - Keen to work in a team and contribute to the wider life of our schools. - Interested in developing their own skills and talents. In return we can offer: - A stable team of experienced supportive colleagues who enjoy their work. - An idyllic rural village school environment with single year group classes - Talented creative children and families - A commitment to developing a healthy work/life balance. - A school in which children are genuinely at the heart of everything we do We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to being part of our schools and community. If you believe that you could be the special person, we are looking for then we would like to hear from you. To arrange a visit to the school please contact the Office Team. Hours of work: 30 hours per week (8.30-3.15 daily with half an hour paid duty and half an hour unpaid lunch break) Contract Type: full time, Permanent Closing Date: Monday 7th September, 9am Interview Date: week commencing 7th September. Commencement date: ASAP in September 2026