Teaching Assistant (1 year FTC)

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

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 August 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 to Friday - 8:35am – 3:15pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Hourly rate: Grade D - £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 staff team, on a 1 year fixed term contract.

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

• Are passionate about supporting children's learning, self-esteem, inclusion and personal development.
• 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 learn and experience of supporting children with SEND would be an advantage, but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

At St Michael’s, we embrace “a lifetime love for learning.” Our staff team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continually refining practice to achieve the very best outcomes for all pupils.

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 by appointment. For an application pack please contact the school using the contact details above.

St Michael’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a fresh disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service 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

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.

Advert TA September 2026.pdf - 298 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Person Spec 2026.pdf - 461 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Michael's CofE Aided Primary

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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