Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026
Hours: Up to 22.5 hours per week (flexible hours - days and hours to be agreed at interview - core hours are 8.30am to 3.00pm per day, however flexibility exists for part-time candidates)
Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
We are looking to recruit a part-time Teaching Assistant to join our existing team of professionals.
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.
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
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:
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)
Interview date: w/c 12th May 2025
To start as soon as possible after appointment
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.