Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Rushall Church of England Primary School, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 6EN

7 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 June 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 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum pro rata | £15,687 - £16,555 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Rushall C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic 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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join the team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis, providing essential support to the class teacher in delivering the National Curriculum. The role involves working closely with individual pupils and small groups, helping to develop key literacy and numeracy skills while promoting engagement, independence and confidence. The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive learning environment, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour and self-esteem. They will contribute to the implementation of individual learning plans, including supporting pupils with additional needs and providing personal care where required. Responsibilities also include preparing resources, supporting classroom organisation, and maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety. Strong communication skills are vital, as the role requires effective liaison with teachers, parents, carers and external professionals, alongside providing feedback on pupil progress. As part of a dedicated school team, the post holder will uphold professional standards and actively engage in ongoing training and development throughout this maternity cover position.

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

At Rushall Church of England Aided Primary School we are all very proud of our warm and welcoming atmosphere.

As a church school we want all children to know they are valued and understand they have a place in a Christian school community regardless of their own personal faith or beliefs. We have learning and high standards at the heart of all we do, rooted in our Christian value of courage. Our pupils thrive here and learn skills which will last them a lifetime.

“I CAN DO ALL THIS THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH” PHILIPPIANS 4:13

We are a small village school with strong ties to our community set in beautiful grounds. Our Christian ethos encourages children to realise that ‘With Christ, we can step forward with courage to achieve beyond expectations’, supported by our values of respect, kindness, togetherness and perseverance.  Our staff team is committed to providing the best education and opportunities for all of the children in our care so that they thrive and feel valued every day.

We are a family-orientated school and we strive to know our children and families extremely well, ensuring we have a collaborative approach to supporting them along their learning journey. We have high expectations for all our pupils, and we provide them with opportunities to challenge themselves, develop confidence and reach their full potential in readiness for secondary school.

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.