Teaching Assistant (Resource Base)

School: St Marks School Bath

Closing Date: 21st June 2026

Start Date: 1st September

Contract Type: 1 year fixed contract (with the possibility of a permanent contract based on funding)

Hours: Term-time only 5 Inset days. Part-Time (30 hours per week across 5 working days 8:30am 3:00pm daily)

Salary: Grade 3 Scale Points 5-7 (Actual Salary: 17269 - 17822 per annum)

Responsible to: Resource Base Lead

Are you looking for a deeply rewarding role where your skills can directly empower young people to thrive

St Marks School is seeking to appoint a dedicated empathetic and skilled Resource Base Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive learning support team as soon as possible. This specialised role is focused on championing the inclusion acceptance and academic progress of students accessing our dedicated Resource Base provision ensuring they have equal access to all areas of school life.

At St Marks we pride ourselves on our distinct culture warm community and exceptional standards of pastoral care. This role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive framework alongside our dedicated specialist staff.

The Role

Working under the guidance and instruction of our Base Lead and wider teaching staff you will provide vital 1:1 and small group support to ensure a safe purposeful and structured learning environment.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Implementing the direct requirements of the pupils EHCP student profile and target action plans.
• Developing a deep understanding of the pupils specific educational needs and executing tailored proactive learning strategies.
• Supporting the pupils safety access to learning and personal welfare needs (including social health and emotional wellbeing).
• Working collaboratively with classroom teachers to adapt structured learning activities and interventions focusing on key literacy numeracy and ICT skills.
• Acting as a positive role model to foster self-esteem independent social interaction and peer inclusion across the school campus.

Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate with a patient nurturing approach who can work constructively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualification/experience) plus induction training OR a minimum of 3 years of satisfactory experience as a TA/LSA with a willingness to undertake further training.
• Practical experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age. A solid understanding of child development and a toolkit of strategies for supporting children with complex needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate well to both children and adults alongside strong ICT competence to effectively support modern digital learning.

Desirable Criteria:

• Specific training in autism spectrum conditions or related learning strategies (such as literacy/numeracy interventions).
• A current general first aid qualification.

Please Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required prior to appointment.