Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible days of the week). Core hours are 8.30am 3.00pm per day 39 weeks per annum (term time only).
To start: ASAP after appointment
Fixed Term Contract ending 31st August 2027
We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our existing team of professionals.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* an ability to work with a range of young people with SEND, including physical impairment
* patience, sensitivity and an understanding of child development and learning
* a strong team working ethos
* good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
* an ability to work in a SEN role to support learning in the classroom and ensure individuals make progress
* effective communication with young people and teachers
St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
Application Details:
Find out more and apply:
To apply please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher to jobapp@st-laurence.com (all documents are available on the school website vacancies page) Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School (st-laurence.com)
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.