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Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Pewsey Primary School, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5EJ

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum pro-rata
• Hourly rate: £13.05 - £13.47 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable person to be a Teaching Assistant at our school. You will be required to help and support across the school, determined by the needs of the pupils in our school. The role is varied and you will be required to support pupils individually and in groups. For part of your role you will be required to deliver interventions and support in-line with pupil’s individualised plans and also support the teacher to deliver teaching and learning.

We are seeking to employ someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children to access teaching and learning;
• Is kind, caring and committed;
• Loves working with children
• Is inclusive and understands that everybody deserves the chance to reach their full potential and to be the best that they can be;
• Uses effective support strategies to challenge, motivate and inspire pupils;
• Has high expectations of all children and is keen to celebrate their success;
• Welcomes the challenge to develop new skills.

You will:

• Be kind, caring and committed.
• Have high expectations that every child will reach their potential and be keen to celebrate their success.
• Be an exceptional practitioner who can support our lovely children;
• Have the enthusiasm to be part of a supportive team.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A unique exciting challenge to make your mark and be part of something great.
• The opportunity to work as part of a Multi-Academy Trust that supports the well-being of its staff.
• Commitment to your professional development.
• Good induction procedures.

Can you inspire, enthuse and motivate children and adults?

Do you understand how children learn and the factors which can maximise their potential?

Do you have what it takes?

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

Pewsey Primary 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pewsey Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 134 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pewsey Primary School website
• Email address: hjohnson@pewsey.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01672 562083
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pewsey-primary-school-pewsey

Pewsey Primary is a 1 form entry primary school located in the centre of Pewsey. It is part of King Alfred Trust - a small MAT with one other Primary School and a local Nursery & Pre-School.
At Pewsey Primary we welcome children, their parents and carers into a friendly, happy and hardworking environment where respect for others, positive attitudes towards work and behaviour are encouraged and nurtured. We seek to offer the very best in primary education in a safe and stimulating environment, through a well-balanced, yet creative curriculum tailored to the needs of every child ‘We work best when we work together’

Arranging a visit to Pewsey Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hjohnson@pewsey.wilts.sch.uk.

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