Teaching Assistant (Maternity cover)
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6NL11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,113.00 - £18,227.00 Annually (Actual) Depending on experience
Teaching Assistant (Maternity cover) job summary
About the Role
Whitesheet C of E Primary Academy is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant (Term-time only) to join our friendly and supportive team on a maternity cover basis. The role is for 30 hours a week (0.68 FTE) and will be paid under grade DSAT2 to 3 (scale point 4-8) depending on experience. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children aged 4 to 11 years within our small, nurturing countryside school.
The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment in line with our Christian values.
Key Responsibilities- Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning
- Work with individuals and small groups of pupils across the primary age range (4-11 years)
- Assist in the preparation and organisation of classroom resources and activities
- Provide support for pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required
- Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school’s values and ethos
- Help maintain a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for all pupils
- Supervise pupils during lessons, break times, and other school activities
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting on pupil progress
- A patient, caring, and positive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3)
- Experience supporting pupils with additional or special educational needs
- Understanding of the primary curriculum
- Experience of working with children (preferably aged 4-11) in a school or similar setting
Whitesheet C of E Primary Academy is a small rural primary school, with small classes, educating children from Reception through to Year 6 (ages 4-11). We have a strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Our Christian ethos underpins all aspects of school life, and we are committed to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.
This 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 number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 47 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy website
School location
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