Teaching Assistant

Ludwell Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9ND

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Grade D, Pay point 4-6

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant
Ludwell Primary School

Salary: Grade D, pay point 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989(DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £10,838 - £11,184 (DOE) pro rata
Contract: FTC, Part-time, 19 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Closing date: 12.00pm, Friday 21st November 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025

Job summary;

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant on a Fixed Term Contract.

At Ludwell Primary School, we are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children in their learning and development. The successful candidate will be flexible, proactive and confident in working with both individuals and small groups of pupils. Strong teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to use your initiative and work independently when needed.

The ideal applicant will:

• Communicate effectively and work well with others
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Be motivated, flexible, and dedicated to supporting the school community

Why choose us?

We are passionate about learning and wellbeing. We believe that a successful learning community, is a happy and supportive one.

We seek to create an environment where independent learning, creativity and kindness is at the heart of all we do. Our children and adults are encouraged to adopt a growth mindset, think for themselves and take responsibility for their own wellbeing, and that of others, including the environment.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Becky Shoemark on admin@ludwell.wilts.sch.uk We would love to hear from you.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

If you have used My New Term previously, please remember to update it with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Pickwick Academy Trust’s vision, strategy and mission is underpinned by our moral purpose to provide the best education and curriculum for the children we serve, and is based on the values of: aspiration; collaboration; inclusion; enjoyment; and nurturing relationships, with the intention of empowering children to become life-long learners, global citizens and deep thinkers.

We provide a strong ethical framework that enables children to make thoughtful, positive choices, and are committed to providing a high quality and educationally stimulating learning environment, led by exceptional and dedicated staff.

If you're eager to contribute and collaborate with driven, compassionate, and committed individuals, we encourage you to apply. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who are unwavering in their pursuit of our shared vision.

We offer an excellent staff benefits package, employees have access to a dedicated wellbeing hub, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a wide range of health and lifestyle perks. We support flexible working arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and are committed to your ongoing career and professional development through training opportunities, learning resources, and clear progression pathways.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, Pickwick Academy Trust warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, including MNT, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

Safeguarding
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.

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 Ludwell Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ludwell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ludwell-primary-school

Ludwell Primary School is located near Shaftsbury in South Wiltshire and provides education to approximately 100 children. The school prides itself on being a friendly, vibrant school with an energetic and creative staff team. The school is committed to providing the best primary education for all its pupils and is proud of the vibrant and exciting school environment it creates. Pupil’s achievements are recognised and celebrated, with the aim to develop a love of learning and build self-esteem, confidence and independence. The school has fantastic outdoor facilities, which are used well to provide outdoor learning experiences. There are high expectations of all children in their learning, and the school promotes and achieves high standards of behaviour.

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