Teaching Assistant

Bemerton St John Church of England Primary, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NW

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,385.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Bemerton St John Primary School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting high‑quality teaching and learning, working closely with the class teachers to support individuals and groups of pupils. You will be instrumental in helping to create a positive learning environment and contributing to pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. A genuine commitment to inclusive practice and to helping children thrive is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Builds warm, respectful relationships with pupils
• Supports learning effectively and adapts to pupils' individual needs
• Demonstrates kindness, patience and a calm, consistent approach
• Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly
• Contributes positively to our school community and Christian ethos

Please see the recruitment pack for more information and a job description.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff working with children and young people are expected to share this commitment.

Employment is conditional upon the results of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (with a barred list check) which will indicate your suitability to work with children.

Applications for teaching roles will involve a check of the Prohibition List, to ensure they are not subject to a prohibition order issued by the Secretary of State.

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 Bemerton St John Church of England Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bemerton St John Church of England Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bemerton-st-john-church-of-england-primary

Bemerton St John Primary School is a one form entry Church of England primary school in a delightful setting close to the city of Salisbury. The school is oversubscribed in most year groups and holds a very positive reputation in the local community. The school has a talented and hardworking staff who are committed to making the difference to the children they serve.

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