Overview
Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Paulton Junior School
Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant (Level 2) role at Bath & North East Somerset Council. This is a part-time permanent position (term time only).
Employment details
Contract Type: Part-time Permanent (Term Time only)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week over 5 days, but flexibility may exist for the right candidate.
Typical Hours: 8.30am - 12.00pm over 5 days. Term Time only (39 weeks per annum) plus 2 Inset Days.
Start Date: To be agreed
Location: Paulton Junior School, Plumptre Close, Paulton, BRISTOL BS39 7QY
Application deadline: Midnight Sunday 12 October 2025. Please put “TEACHING ASSISTANT APPLICATION” in the subject heading of your email.
Interview: Friday 17 October 2025
Contact: Email school office or telephone 01761 418137. School visits are welcome.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Role purpose and responsibilities
We require a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our team at Paulton Junior School. An essential part of the role is to support on a 1:1 basis and lead intervention groups as well as class-based activities. This is a busy, varied and challenging role.
Responsibilities include:
* A passionate belief that all children deserve the highest quality of education.
* A positive attitude to working as part of a supportive whole school team.
* Excellent communication skills
* Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
* Show initiative and flexibility
* Ability to work in a SEN role to support learning in the classroom and ensure individuals make progress
* Build effective relationships with children and colleagues
* High expectations of themselves and those with whom they work
Seniorities and employment type
* Senioritiy level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
Job function and industry
* Education and Training
* Government Administration
Note: This description may include related postings and location data for discovery; please focus on the core Teaching Assistant role and requirements above.
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