What skills and experience we're looking for
• Has a passion for education and is willing to challenge themselves to become an excellent practitioner;
• Has a good understanding of supporting children with a range of SEND needs, and the capability to support a diverse range of needs effectively within the classroom;
• Has an understanding of trauma informed approaches, and is able to support children with social and emotional learning as part of the daily curriculum;
• Has experience and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and areas of learning, with experience of planning and delivering effective continuous provision;
• Has strong communication skills, and is able to liaise with families and professionals about the young people they are working with;
• Has an understanding of supporting pupils with EHCPs as part of an annual cycle, including leading annual review meetings (desirable but not essential);
• Has high expectations and works to ensure that all children can succeed in their learning;
• Has a good understanding of effective teaching practices and is prepared to reflect and develop;
• Enjoys taking an active role as part of the whole school and community;
• Has a great sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to change the lives of the children you teach;
• Polite, caring and well behaved children who are eager to learn and live by our school values;
• Continuous opportunities for professional development;
• An ambitious and dedicated staff team;
• A supportive community school with a Christian ethos
Further details about the role
Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange a tour with Will Low (Co-Head of School) or Jenni Simmons (Co-Head of School). If you would like to arrange this, please book a visit via phone(01761 432101)or emailenquiries@stnicholas.bwmat.org.
We encourage candidates to visit our school website ( learn more about our school and the practicalities of teaching in our KS2 Resource Base.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.