Teaching Assistant

Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3UR

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Linked to funding
• Actual salary: £5,734

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience working with children of a relevant age group in an educational or childcare setting.
• Minimum of GCSEs (grades 9 to 4 / A* to C) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A compassionate and positive attitude, with a commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils.

What the school offers its staff

A clear vision and values-driven culture that underpin all we do.

• An inclusive, supportive ethos that celebrates and values every individual.
• A dynamic and welcoming school with a highly committed and enthusiastic team.
• Strong professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A warm and engaged school community, with a comprehensive induction programme.
• A rich outdoor learning environment, including a school farm.
• Recognition as an Eco School, supporting our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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.

Applying for the job

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About Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 264 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: hr@palladianacademytrust.com
• Phone number: 01373 822230
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westbury-leigh-cofe-primary-school-westbury

Arranging a visit to Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@palladianacademytrust.com.

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