Named Pupil Teaching Assistant
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9JR17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 8.40 – 15.20 Monday to Friday (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break) 30 hours 50 minutes per week Actual pay £18,149 - £19,156 38.00 working weeks per year plus 5.7 to 6.69 paid holiday (depending on Wiltshire Schools’ continuous service). You are required to work throughout the school term time.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary, pending Education Health Care Plan assessment (The contract may become permanent dependant on placement of child and funding)
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989 - £26,824
Actual salary
- £18,149 - £19,156
Pay scale
- Grade E Point 6-8
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a caring, flexible, and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join us and make a real difference to children’s lives.
This is a job working with a child working in reception within a friendly, supportive and communicative team in a school that has a good reputation for SEN provision.
You will be based in class supporting a child that has speech and language difficulties who needs support with communication and learning. The job will involve some intimate care. The job will be working morning and afternoons in class and supporting 30 minutes at lunch time.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Is confident working 1:1, in small groups, and within a whole-class setting.
- Can work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and colleagues to support learning and behaviour.
- Brings warmth, patience, and resilience to the role.
- Builds strong, positive relationships with children and parents.
- Promotes self-esteem, inclusion, and emotional development.
If you are enthusiastic about
supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a positive,
forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school, rated ‘Good’ with Outstanding features by Ofsted in June 2024. We are proud of our dedicated team, who make learning stimulating, enjoyable, and meaningful for every child.
At Malmesbury, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. Our SEND provision is built on teamwork – no one works in isolation. Ofsted recently praised our approach:
“The school is aspirational for pupils with SEND. Staff have the expertise they need to ensure these pupils benefit from adaptations across subjects. This helps pupils with SEND to progress successfully alongside their peers.”
We Offer:
- Wonderful children who enjoy learning.
- A welcoming, supportive staff team who value humour and teamwork.
- An engaged school community, including parents and governors.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A strong wellbeing support network.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Further information about the job
We warmly encourage visits to our school – please contact the office on 01666 823514 or email hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk to arrange a time.
Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for a role, or if circumstances change.
Commitment to safeguarding
Malmesbury C of E Primary 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 full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. In line with safeguarding regulations,an online profile check will be conducted for shortlisted applicants.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 409 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Malmesbury Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01666 823514
Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2024. With a dedicated and enthusiastic team, we strive to make learning both stimulating and enjoyable, ensuring every child experiences an exciting, rewarding, and meaningful educational journey. The SLT are committed to maintaining work-life balance and supporting the well-being of all staff.
Arranging a visit to Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk.
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