Teaching Assistant

Wilton CofE Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0ES

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 October 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: £26,017.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

This role requires someone who can provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment to enable pupils to achieve their full learning potential. They should be educated to at lest GCSE level in English and Math's and be able to communicate highly effectively. Previous experience of working within a school environment, especially SEN, would be an advantage but is not essential.

This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027, term time only. Hours are negotiable but would be around 30 hours per week plus lunch time cover .

The position involves supporting:

- children's development of language skills

- children's behavioral, social and emotional development

- supporting the class teacher and the school in achieving its vision

- development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work/learning activities

- the children's development of play and social skills during break

- children at lunch by providing supervision and play opportunities

We are looking for someone who:

- has an empathetic nature to approach the role in a caring manner

- is inspirational and passionate about making learning fun indoors and outdoors

- has strong behavior management techniques

- has experience of working 1:1, in groups and with SEN children

-is self-motivated, reliable and has a good sense of humor

- can make a contribution to the wider school community

In return we can offer supportive colleagues, parents and governors in a friendly working environment in a team where everyone is valued. We are part of the DSAT trust which provides professional development opportunities with training and progression for teaching assistants.

Visits to the school are welcome so that you can see for yourself the amazing children we have at Wilton Primary School. Please call the office if you would like a tour prior to interview stage.

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 Wilton CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wilton CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wilton-cofe-primary-school-salisbury

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