Teaching Assistant (1 year FTC)

St Michael's CofE Aided Primary, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2BP

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only - Monday – Friday - 8:35am – 3:15pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Hourly rate: £13.05 a hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our strong, friendly and motivated staffteam, on a 1 year fixed term contract.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work under the direction of the class teacher. Your duties willinclude working with groups of children, supporting the needs of individual children and supportingthe class teacher in delivering lessons, as well as lunchtime supervision of children. The person mayalso be required to administer first aid (formal training will be provided). We invite applicationsfrom individuals who:

 Are passionate about supporting children's learning, self-esteem, inclusion and personaldevelopment.

 Can use their own initiative whilst also working effectively under the direction of others.

 Are patient, calm, organised and adaptable in a busy school environment.

 Work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive relationships with colleagues,children and families.

 Are enthusiastic, positive and committed to helping every child thrive.

 Are creative, nurturing and able to motivate and inspire children.

 Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience of working with children, knowledge of child development/how children learnand experience of supporting children with SEND would be an advantage, but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

St Michael’s is set in the rural village of Aldbourne, which is situated 15 minutes from Swindon,Hungerford and Marlborough. Prospective applicants are most welcome to visit the school byappointment.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Spec 15 June 2026.pdf - 277 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Michael's CofE Aided Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's CofE Aided Primary website
• Email address: admin@stmichaelsaldbourne.co.uk
• Phone number: 01672 540434
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-cofe-aided-primary

St Michael’s is a one form entry C of E VA primary school, located in the pretty countryside village of Aldbourne in Wiltshire. Staff and pupils thrive as a result our considered, research driven learning experiences such as continuous provision in Key Stage 1, OPAL play philosophy and an in house forest school. The teaching staff are creative and enthusiastic and work well as a friendly, happy team.

There is a strong nurturing ethos to the school and our Christian values of ‘Respect, Honesty and Love’ are weaved throughout all that we do.

Arranging a visit to St Michael's CofE Aided Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stmichaelsaldbourne.co.uk.

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