Teaching Assistant
Churchfields, the Village School, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8HY30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 July 2025
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: 9am to midday (3 hours), two days per week (latter part of the week)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £3,316
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated part-time teaching assistant to join our wonderful school family at the Atworth base.
We are proud to be a diverse workforce where everyone plays a vital role. Working primarily under direction of the Class Teacher and the SENDCo you will support pupils with their planned learning activities and programmes.
This is a rewarding role where you will be supporting young people on their educational journey, inspiring them to break barriers and communicating with parents to establish positive home/school relationships.
We are looking for exceptional individuals that can demonstrate:
- A dedication to making a difference to young people’s lives and educational journey.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and colleagues.
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in diverse classroom environments.
- A commitment to continual learning and growth.
- The vision and values of Churchfields The Village School and the Palladian Academy Trust.
- Experience in an educational or similar setting is an advantage but not essential. Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from candidates keen for a rewarding and purposeful career change who feel strongly about achieving equitable outcomes for all.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- Delightful and enthusiastic children.
- Excitement, challenge and an opportunity to shine.
- A friendly, supportive and committed staff.
- A school that receives the full support from our Trust.
- Hourly rate of £12.65 per hour (Grade D SCP 4)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
Further information about the job
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
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About Churchfields, the Village School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 154 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Churchfields, the Village School website
- Email address
- hr@palladianacademytrust.com
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