Job Description

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 with 407 pupils on roll.


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 posts offer 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.


From 2 September 2025, a teaching assistant is required to support a child with an Education Health Care Plan in Year 2.


Experience of working with pupils with Speech and Language needs is desirable.


The ideal candidate would:

Have experience of supporting a pupil with an Education and Health Care Plan. Have experience of supporting a pupil with Developmental Language Disorder. Establish positive relationships with children. Be adaptable and responsive to children's needs. Be an effective communicator. Have experience of helping pupils form positive relationships and promote the inclusion of the pupil. Experience of the Key Stage 1 Curriculum. The ability to adapt activities. Be dedicated to all children achieving the best they can. Have the ability to work well in a team. Have resilience and energy.

The post will be paid from EHCP funding and will cease either when the funding ends or the child leaves the school.


This post is for 22 hours per week.


This will likely involve working every morning with some afternoon commitment. This will be decided at interview.

Application Details:

Please complete the attached application form and email it to enquiries@newbidge.bathnes.sch.uk or post it to Mrs Tracey Lynch School Business Manager at Newbridge Primary School, Charmouth Road, Bath BA1 3LL



A level 3 Teaching Assistant Role Profile is attached and all other details can be found on the school website

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Safeguarding Statement:

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.