Specialist Teaching Assistant Lead
Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
Department: APP - Apprenticeships Team
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Dual Campus
Reporting To: David Watson
Compensation: £42,449 - £46,209 / year
Description
Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
The Specialist Teaching Assistant Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, delivery, quality assurance and growth of the Specialist Teaching Assistant (STA) apprenticeship programme, while also undertaking teaching, training and assessment of apprentices.
The post holder will ensure the programme reflects best practice in SEND, learning support and inclusive education; meets all apprenticeship, funding and regulatory requirements; and delivers high-quality outcomes for apprentices, employers and other key stakeholders.
Working collaboratively with employers, internal teams and external partners, the post holder will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a high-quality, responsive apprenticeship provision that strengthens the education and SEND workforce and delivers meaningful impact.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.
If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Programme Development
* Lead the design, development and continual improvement of the Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programme in line with apprenticeship standards and sector expectations.
* Shape the strategic direction and growth of the programme, ensuring it remains responsive to employer needs, SEND priorities and workforce development demands.
* Work strategically with partner colleges, training providers and other education organisations to co-develop, share and strengthen high-quality across all aspects of this apprenticeship, maximising reach, consistency and impact across the sector.
* Embed inclusive practice, SEND expertise and learning support best practice across all aspects of programme delivery.
Please see attached for the full Job Description
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Educated to Level 7 (Master's level) or equivalent, or able to demonstrate substantial and relevant professional experience at a senior level.
* Significant experience within SEND, learning support or inclusive education, ideally within FE, schools or related education settings.
Please see attached for the full Person Specification
Staff Benefits
* Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
* One Selfie Day per year
* Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
* Continuing Professional Development for all staff
* Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme
* £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
* Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
* Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
* The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
* Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
* Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
* Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock