1:1 Teaching Assistant

St. Peter's CE Primary Academy, Salisbury, SP2 9FL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you eager to work within a vibrant and forward-looking centre for learning?

Are you looking to grow within an aspirational and supportive staff team?

If the above resonates with you, an exciting opportunity has arisen in Salisbury for you to be part of the successful team shaping the Trust’s vision for education at our school, St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy.

Located to the west of Salisbury, the heart of a vibrant new community, St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy is set in extensive grounds overlooking the Wiltshire countryside. The building has state of the art facilities including a multi-use hall, extensive sports facilities inside and out, a multi-functional studio, food-technology room and a purpose-built nursery setting.

St Peter’s is a welcoming and stimulating environment which enables all children to thrive. We have developed an active, exciting and fast-paced curriculum which stimulates, engages and stretches all children whilst engendering them with a lifelong love of learning. Through personalised learning and sky-high expectations, all children are able to flourish and experience success. We are a strong, caring and supportive school community where children are encouraged to be reflective and proactive learners.

We are seeking a calm, patient and highly consistent 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child who can find aspects of the school day challenging and may need additional help to regulate their emotions and behaviour. The successful candidate will build a secure and trusting relationship with the child, recognise potential triggers and use positive, proactive strategies to help them remain engaged in learning. Experience of supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs, emotional regulation or distressed behaviour would be highly beneficial. The ability to remain calm, maintain clear boundaries and respond sensitively during difficult moments is essential.

The hours are 8.30am to 3pm (with a 30 minute lunchbreak) Monday to Friday. 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. The successful candidate will be employed under a Named Pupil Contract, with the role funded to provide dedicated support for a specific pupil and therefore linked to that pupil's attendance and support needs within the school.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Work closely with the class teacher and another teaching assistant within the classroom whilst supporting the pupil with their classroom learning and social communication skills.

Be proactive and committed to differentiating and adapting learning to suit the needs of individual children

Have some relevant experience supporting pupils within a school setting

Lead, inspire and motivate children

Have high expectations and excellent classroom practice

Have a desire to improve their own practice further

In return, we offer you:

Enthusiastic children

Willing, hardworking staff team

Supportive parents who are keen to be involved

A strong team of governors

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. Peter's CE Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 353 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St. Peter's CE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-ce-primary-academy

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