Teaching Assistant

North Bradley CofE Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0TA

18 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 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: Part time: The working hours for this role are expected to be 09:00 - 15:00 Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year. The start date for this role is 01 June 2026. There is an option for a 30-minute lunch break plus a 30-minute MDSA role. Or, a 50-minute unpaid lunch break. This will be discussed at the interview.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum pro rata - this is dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview

What skills and experience we're looking for

North Bradley CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and positive Teaching Assistant. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

In this role, you will work closely with the Class Teacher to support the delivery of the National Curriculum by clarifying instructions, adapting learning activities and helping pupils to stay focused and complete their work. The role involves providing targeted support in key learning areas such as language, reading, spelling, handwriting and presentation, while developing strategies to meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with EHCPs or additional provision plans. You will motivate, encourage and build positive relationships with children, supporting their self‑esteem, inclusion and behaviour both in and out of the classroom. Daily duties include preparing and maintaining learning resources, supporting English and mathematics lessons, supervising pupils during activities, outings and when providing cover supervision as directed. The postholder may also be required to provide personal care, assist with physical needs, and carry out therapy exercises following professional guidance. Effective communication with teachers, parents and other professionals is essential, alongside promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and maintaining a safe, well‑organised learning environment.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

What the school offers its staff

North Bradley CE Primary School welcomes children aged 4-11. We strive to provide children with a happy, stimulating, safe learning environment in which their intellectual, spiritual, personal, social and physical development can flourish. We are a Christian school where we believe that we should love and serve one another and make a difference in the world. We are always seeking waysto do the best for all of our children; establishing exciting learning opportunities that inspire and engage at every level. We are aspirational for all of the children at our school and seek to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that allows children to develop their skills and understanding of a wealth of subjects. Our core values are;

Strive

Hope

Inclusion

Nurture

Equality

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.