4 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    12 January 2026

  • Closing date

    4 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract type

Fixed term - 22/07/2026

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,989 - £26,824 per annum pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include providing learning and care support for a specifically identified pupil in a 1:1 capacity, utilising existing plans and strategies. Contributing to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the specifically identified pupil while supporting them with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate. You will have the opportunity to support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils in achieving their full potential in all areas of learning. It is essential that you are able to contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

What the school offers its staff

We are a friendly and inclusive school situated at the heart of the community here in Trowbridge. We have a skilled team of teaching and pastoral staff who invest in building positive relationships with children and their families.

Working in partnership with parents and carers, we seek to create a positive environment in which to nurture happy, kind and respectful children who are motivated to give their very best in whatever they do.

We strive for excellence and have the highest expectations and aspirations forallour children.

Our aim is to inspire children to develop inquisitive and imaginative minds and a lifelong positive attitude to learning through a rich and engaging curriculum. The individual talents of every child are recognised and encouraged to flourish.

We also focus on supporting children to develop the life skills of independence and resilience. Ultimately, we aim to develop well-rounded, confident, caring citizens who can play a positive and active role in modern life. This includes children learning the importance of staying safe and keeping healthy, both physically and emotionally.

Please visit our website to find out more about our school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Paxcroft Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
Up to 315 pupils
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01225 762244

Arranging a visit to Paxcroft Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@paxcroft.wilts.sch.uk.

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