Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Marden Vale CofE Academy, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BD

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  18 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,137.00 - £20,426.00 Annually (Actual) Mon - Fri 8.45am - 3.15pm Grade G12-14.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, passionate and innovative High Level Teaching Assistant, to join our wonderful team. The successful candidate will be a good team player, have a flexible approach and have the ability to develop positive behaviour strategies with children.

This is a part time position (30.00 hours per week) 8.45am – 3.15pm Monday - Friday, term time only (38 weeks) plus up to 5 ad hoc teacher training days per year.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupil engagement and ensuring the safety of the supported pupil at all times
• Support pupil in managing challenging behaviour
• Engaging in child-initiated learning
• Modelling effective communication and desired behaviours
• Communication with parents/carers and staff
• Creating engaging activities which link to current topics
• Working with external supporting professionals and adapting practice according to advice

The successful candidates will have some experience of working with children in an educational setting. You will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom with the dedication to inspire the children to meet their full potential.

The ideal Candidate is:

• Experienced of working with children with a range of learning needs, including social and communication needs.
• Reflective, good humoured, and keen to try out new ideas
• Confident in dealing with avoidant or challenging behaviours
• Dedicated to forming a relationship with the pupils they support
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Patient and calm
• Has relevant experience working with children with social/communication needs
• Willing to undertake relevant training related to support
• Keen to work as part of a team and share ideas and good practice
• Has a commitment to Christian values

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 Marden Vale CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 146 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marden Vale CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marden-vale-cofe-academy

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