Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Permanent Contract

Hours: 31.5 Hours per week (Term time only)

Pay Scale – S05 - S06: £25,583 – £25,989 (FTE £18,629 – £19,179)

Actual Salary: 31.5 hours per week (FTE £18,629 – £19,179)

The pupils, staff and governors are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team from 6th January 2026. Ready for life, now and in the future... At St Michael’s we are proud to be part of the family of St Michael’s Church and of our Christian ethos and distinctiveness. As a Bath and Wells Academy – we Choose Life – Life in all its fullness John 10:10 and this underpins all that we do here  believe that, with God’s help and working together we will enable each child to have fun, enjoy life and flourish here at school and beyond.

• Hold safeguarding for all at the forefront of responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high standards for all pupils in both learning and behaviour.
• Respond to the needs of the children – socially, emotionally and academically.
• Work proactively and effectively within the wider school team and contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Get pleasure from and be enthused by seeing all around them succeed.
• Have experience of using the Thrive approach in a school setting.

• Children who are welcoming, caring and keen to shine.
• Dedicated professionals who readily support each other (and all children).
• A commitment to your professional development.
• A strong Christian ethos.
• Platinum‑award play with Outdoor Play and Learning.

Our School has a dedicated and experienced team of teaching and support staff. We have strong links with the Church (including an in‑house Chaplain), local community and work in partnership with parents. We also work alongside several other partners, including OPAL, Tender, Brighter Futures, Thrive and more.

Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Head of School. If you would like to arrange this, please book an appointment by contacting the school office directly.

• A generous pension scheme.
• Enhanced sickness and parental benefits.
• A supportive working environment.

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.

Please click the ‘apply online’ button to apply for this role.

Closing date: 24th November 2025
Interview date:
Week commencing 1st December 2025
This post will commence: 6th January 2026