1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Bartholomew's Primary Academy, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8AZ

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £14,733.00 - £16,047.00 Annually (Actual) Salary dependent upon experience

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at St Bartholomew’s Primary Academy. The successful candidate will work with a number of children with additional needs, providing support within the classroom as well as through targeted individual and small-group activities.

Our school is committed to ensuring that all children, including those with SEND, are fully included in school life. Support is tailored to the needs of individual pupils, with staff working closely with teachers, SEND staff, parents and other professionals.

Whilst the role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, it is anticipated that the role will continue beyond this date for as long as there remains an identified support need for the children and the school continues to receive the additional funding required to support the post.

The role will include:

• Supporting a range of children with additional needs across the school.
• Working alongside class teachers to help pupils access learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Delivering targeted interventions and small-group or individual support where required.
• Supporting children's communication, social and emotional development and independence.
• Adapting resources and approaches to meet individual children's needs.
• Helping to monitor children's progress and contributing to the review of support strategies.
• Working positively and collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and other colleagues.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, patient and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Has high expectations and believes that every child can succeed.
• Is flexible and able to adapt their approach to the differing needs of individual pupils.
• Can encourage children to develop confidence and independence.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues.
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND or additional needs, although relevant training and a willingness to learn will also be valued.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At St Bartholomew’s, our vision is “Hand in hand we learn, we grow, we soar.” Our values of courage, kindness, perseverance, trust, respect and love underpin school life.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school.
• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• SEND-specific training and the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Bartholomew's Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 398 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Bartholomew's Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bartholomew-s-primary-academy

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