Role: Teaching Assistant/SMSA
Location: High Littleton Primary School
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 21st October 2026 (midnight)
Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
SMSA Hours: 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12-1pm, term time only
TA Hours: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:45-12pm then 1.30pm-3.15pm , term time only
SMSA Salary: Grade: 1 SCP 3-4 (FTE £25,614 - £26,016, actual salary £2,973.91 - £3,020.58)
TA Salary: Grade: 3 SCP 5-7 (FTE £26,427 - £27,274, actual salary £15,341.51 - £15,833.22)
High Littleton School is a Church of England primary school located in the village of High Littleton, near Bath. It is a small school with a strong community feel, and it is known for its caring and supportive environment. The school has a good academic record, and it offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.
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 for VDU users 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.
About the Role:
The role involves working closely with teachers to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing, as well as providing encouragement and assistance to pupils who may need additional support. As an SMSA, you will also help supervise children during lunchtime, promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils are safe, happy and well cared for. The successful candidate will be a positive role model who is patient, approachable and committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 teaching assistant qualification, excellent communication and teamwork skills, a positive attitude and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff. You will be reliable, approachable and able to promote positive behaviour while ensuring children feel safe, supported and included. Previous school experience working with children is desirable.
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.
High Littleton CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
