SEN Teaching Assistant (29 hours)

SEN Teaching Assistant (29 hours)

Bristol, Bristol

£25,989-£26,403 pro rata (£17442 - £17,720 actual)

Fixed term contract

Westbury-on-Trym CofE Primary School

SEN Teaching Assistant - 29 hours per week, term time only. Grade 6 £25,989-£26,403 pro rata (£17,442 - £17,720 actual).

We are looking to appoint an excellent, dynamic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our talented and enthusiastic team of staff supporting pupils on a 1:1/small group basis. This role is for 29 hours per week (Monday to Friday), Term Time only (plus 5 INSET days), and is on a Fixed-Term Contract until 31 August 2027 (subject to funding).

Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants with particular experience working with children with special educational needs are welcome. Previous experience of working on a 1:1/small group basis could be advantageous, but not essential as training will be given.

We are a school family at Westbury, where each member is proud to play their part. Our vibrant school, set in large grounds, is a place where every individual is valued, nurtured and respected so that they can flourish and live life to the full; it is a great place to grow and learn. Following our highly positive Ofsted inspection in April 2025, and SIAMS inspection in October 2024, our journey to improve further continues.

We offer:

• a very happy, friendly, welcoming family with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos.
• amazing children who are enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.
• a professional and dedicated team, who are committed to our continual drive to improve.
• employee support package offering access to various services, plus discounts at selected stores.

We are seeking someone who:

• is passionate about teaching and enabling all children to achieve success.
• is able to foster excellent relationships with children, parents and staff.

'Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire.' (Yeats)

If you want to help kindle the fire that gives our children the best start possible, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Applicants are encouraged to visit our Facebook or Instagram page to find out more about our school family. Please contact the school office if you would like to visit.

Applications need to be submitted by 11.00am on Monday 9 July 2026

• Please note that this job posting may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received, and you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible
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  Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants with particular experience working with children with special educational needs are welcome. Previous experience of working on a 1:1/small group basis could be advantageous, but not essential as training will be given.
  
  a very happy, friendly, welcoming family with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos.
• amazing children who are enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.
• a professional and dedicated team, who are committed to our continual drive to improve.
• employee support package offering access to various services, plus discounts at selected stores.
We are seeking someone who:
• is passionate about teaching and enabling all children to achieve success.
• is able to foster excellent relationships with children, parents and staff.
'Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire.' (Yeats) If you want to help kindle the fire that gives our children the best start possible, then we look forward to hearing from you!