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1:1 Teaching Assistant

Churchfields, the Village School, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8HY

This job expired on 8 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  4 September 2025

• Closing date

  8 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Thursday and Friday, 11 hours per week, 8.30 to 3pm with one hour from 12-1pm unpaid for lunch
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary contract linked to a named child
• Hourly rate: £12.65

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for exceptional individuals that can demonstrate:

• A dedication to making a difference to young people's lives and educational journey.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and colleagues.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in diverse classroom environments.
• A commitment to continual learning and growth.
• The vision and values of Churchfields The Village School and the Palladian Academy Trust.
• Experience in an educational or similar setting is an advantage but not essential. Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from candidates keen for a rewarding and purposeful career change who feel strongly about achieving equitable outcomes for all.

What the school offers its staff

• Delightful and enthusiastic children.
• Excitement, challenge and an opportunity to shine.
• A friendly, supportive and committed staff.
• A school that receives the full support from our Trust.
• Hourly rate of £12.65 per hour (Grade D SCP 4)
• Local Government Pension Scheme

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.

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About Churchfields, the Village School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 154 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Churchfields, the Village School website
• Email address: hr@palladianacademytrust.com
• Phone number: 01225 703026
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/churchfields-the-village-school-melksham

Arranging a visit to Churchfields, the Village School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@palladianacademytrust.com.

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