Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Temporary Contract (linked to TSF funding)
Newbridge Primary School is a large primary school on the outskirts of Bath. This school is strongly committed to enabling each child access to a broad, enriched education of the highest quality. Our aspiration is to be the best we can be and we are very ambitious about what we can achieve for our children. The following post offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive, caring and committed school community who have high expectations of themselves and each other, and who have children at the centre of their philosophy.
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant as soon as possible to support two children with Transition Funding in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
The ideal candidate will:
* Establish positive relationships with children
* Have experience of supporting a child with SEND
* Have experience of supporting speech and language needs
* Have experience of supporting behavioural needs
* Have experience of supporting emotional needs
* Be adaptable and responsive to children’s needs
* Have knowledge of EYFS
* Be an effective communicator
* Be ambitious for every child
* Have resilience and energy
* Be an excellent team player
This role is a temporary position and will remain in place for as long as the pupil/s attend the school or until the funding ceases at the end of August 2026.
This role is likely to be for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
We can offer:
* A supportive, friendly school community
* Opportunities for training and professional development
* A chance to make a genuine difference to a child’s school experience and outcomes
Application Details:
For all enquiries, please contact Jacky Hansard, Deputy Headteacher at enquiries@newbridge.bathnes.sch.uk
Please complete the attached application form and email it to: enquiries@newbridge.bathnes.sch.uk or post it to Mrs Tracey Lynch, School Business Manager at Newbridge Primary School, Charmouth Road, Bath BA1 3LL.
A Level 3 and 4 Teaching Assistant Role Profile is attached.
Please visit our school website to know more about who we are and what we offer:
Closing date: 9:00am, Friday 9th January 2026.
The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage early applications.
Safeguarding Statement:
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.