Teaching Assistant

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

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11,409.00 - £12,427.00 Annually (Actual) Salary dependent upon experience

Teaching Assistant job summary

Marden Vale CE Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, committed, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is primarily a class-based role, supporting teaching and learning across the classroom, while also providing targeted support for a pupil with medical needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all pupils are supported to access learning, with additional responsibility for implementing care plans and supporting the child’s wellbeing throughout the school day.

Training will be provided to support any specific medical requirements.

About Us

Marden Vale CE Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school rooted in strong Christian values. We are proud of our nurturing environment where every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. As part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, we offer a collaborative and supportive working environment.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Is positive, flexible, and committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting (desirable)
• Can support high-quality teaching within the classroom
• Is willing to undertake training to support a pupil with medical needs
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a calm approach
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with staff and families
• Is committed to safeguarding and to the ethos of a Church of England school

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and dedicated staff team
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning and wellbeing
• A strong ethos rooted in care, respect, and inclusion

Application Information

To find out more about our school, please visit:
👉 www.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

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: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• 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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