Teaching Assistant (MLD Base)

Role: Teaching Assistant (Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base)

Location: St Marks School Bath

Contract Type: Temporary (based on funding)

Start Date: Monday 12th January 2026

End Date: Monday 31st August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3pm

Salary: Grade 3 and scale point range 5- 7 Actual salary 17821 - 18393 (Full Time Equivalent 25583 - 26403)

We are seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to support students in our MLD Resource Base Orchard Lodge. Applications are welcome from candidates with sufficient SEND experience particularly in the provision of students with Moderate Learning Difficulties.

This is a unique opportunity to work across both the resource base and the main school lessons to support students to reach their maximum potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the requirements of the pupils EHCP.
• Attend to the pupils personal needs and implement related personal programmes including social health physical hygiene and first aid and welfare matters as appropriate.
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Assist with the development of student profiles and target action plans
• Develop a good knowledge of pupils individual special educational needs and implement appropriate strategies as outlined on the students profile.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils act as a role model and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• To provide pastoral support for pupils under the supervision of the tutor Base Lead.

Qualifications and Experience

• To be able to demonstrate a good standard of education holding Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent).
• Applicants should also have experience working with or caring for children of the relevant age group in either a paid voluntary or domestic environment and be able to demonstrate an understanding of child development and the wide range of factors affecting childrens education and welfare.
• Applicants should be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team with an understanding of classroom roles responsibilities and your own position within them.

In addition you should have either:

• An NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or an equivalent qualification/experience) and completion of the DfES Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
• A minimum of three years relevant and satisfactory experience as a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant demonstrating an appropriate skill level along with a willingness to complete the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme and pursue further recognised or relevant qualifications as noted above.

About the school

St Marks School is a distinctive and inclusive co-educational school situated in the northeast of Bath. The school was inspected by SIAMS in November 2021 and then OFSTED in February 2022. The school was categorised as a Good school in both inspections validating the wonderful work of the staff team.

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement access to a local government pension scheme sick pay scheme cycle-to-work scheme free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping travel and leisure.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.