Teaching Assistant

Shrewton CofE Primary Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4JT

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Flexible

• Closing date

  2 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (Actual) Grade D

Teaching Assistant job summary

Shrewton CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is highly motivated, to join our team.

The position involves supporting:

• children’s development of language skills
• children’s behavioural, social and emotional development
• supporting the class teacher/s and the school in achieving its vision
• development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work/learning activities
• the children’s development of play and social skills during break

We are looking for someone who:

• has an empathetic nature to approach the role in a caring manner
• is inspirational and passionate about making learning fun indoors and outdoors
• strong behaviour management techniques
• experience of working 1:1 and in small groups
• is self-motivated, reliable and has a good sense of humour

In return we can offer:

• Supportive colleagues, parents and governors
• A friendly working environment
• A team where everyone is valued
• Happy, friendly and enthusiastic learners
• Excellent support and training to help you achieve your apprenticeship from previous apprentices who know what the apprenticeship requires and experienced teaching staff.

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

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. 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. 

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.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Shrewton CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shrewton CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shrewton-cofe-primary-academy

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