Teaching Assistant Primary School

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

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 seeking to employ a nurturing, motivated and skilled Teaching Assistant to provide general support to pupils in KS2 enabling them to access the school curriculum and thrive within the school environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ experiences and outcomes, and to be a part of a thriving school community.

This role is a fixed term position to 31st March 2027 pending a review of the budget and staffing structure.

Start Date: 20th April 2026

• Monday: 8.45 am – 1.15 pm
• Tuesday: 8.45 am – 1.15 pm
• Wednesday: 8.45 am – 1.15 pm
• Thursday: 8.45 am – 1.15 pm
• Friday: 8.45 am – 1.15 pm

• Has previous school experience
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Understands how to provide adaptive, inclusive support that promotes independence.
• Works effectively as part of a team and follows guidance from the class teacher
• Shows patience, resilience and a nurturing approach.

• 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.

Informal visits to the school are welcome and please address any queries to: enquir

Please complete the attached application form and email it to enquir or post it to Mrs Tracey Lynch, School Business Manager at Newbridge Primary School, Charmouth Road, Bath BA1 3LL
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A Level 3 and 4 Teaching Assistant Role Profile together with a SMSA Role Profile are attached. Please visit our school website to know more about who we are and what we offer

The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage early applications.

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.