KS2 Teaching Assistant

Bidford on Avon CofE Primary School

Bidford on Avon CofE Primary School is seeking to recruit a passionate, resilient and empathetic teaching assistant to work 1:1 in Keystage 2 with children who have diverse needs linked to their Special Educational Needs. The role is a fixed term contact to the end of the academic year, with 31.25 hours per week. The successful candidate will support a child with SEMH needs, using initiative, empathy and a nurturing approach to support the child to access their learning.

• Creative, with an understanding of how children learn and excellent relationship‑building skills with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Experience working with pupils with significant needs.
• Predominantly work in a 1‑1 capacity, but also prepared to work within whole class settings and across the school as required.
• Work with small groups of children who have additional needs (SEND) and undertake other duties supporting the education and well‑being of all pupils.
• Maintain the high standards of the school and use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Prepare, maintain and use any equipment/resources required to deliver the planned relevant learning activities.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Passion for working with children who have SEN.
• Willingness to become a First Aider and support children with personal care needs, if required.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please fill in the attached application form along with the equality form, including a covering letter and email address for the application to  The vacancy may be closed early if we receive sufficient suitable applications.

The deadline for applicants is Wednesday 12th November 2025. Interviews will be held Week commencing 17th November 2025.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment:

• Ensure awareness of school policy and procedures regarding Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• Become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses, staff meetings and INSET.
• Follow school policy and report all causes for concern to the DSL.
• Ensure the safety of all pupils in the school learning environment, both indoor and outdoor.
• Recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.