Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£15,706.00 - £16,235.00 Annually (Actual)Wiltshire Grade D 4-6Teaching Assistant job summaryWilton CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a classroom Teaching Assistant to start in January 2025.We are looking to appoint a highly committed classroom Teaching Assistant to work with groups and individuals for up to 30 hours a week from across the school. This may also include working with children from our incredible resource base. The ideal candidate will be flexible and positive at all times and someone who is able to provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment; to enable pupils to achieve their full learning potential. Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level in English and Maths and to be able to communicate highly effectively in English, both written and oral. Previous experience of working within a school would be an advantage but is not essential. This is a maternity contract with a likely end date of July 2025. The position involves supporting:children's development of language skillschildren's behavioural, social and emotional developmentsupporting the class teacher/s and the school in achieving its visiondevelopment, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work/learning activitiesthe children's development of play and social skills during breakchildren at lunch by providing supervision and play opportunities. We are looking for someone who:has an empathetic nature to approach the role in a caring manneris inspirational and passionate about making learning fun indoors and outdoorsstrong behaviour management techniquesexperience of working 1:1 and in small groupsis self-motivated, reliable and has a good sense of humourcan make a contribution to the wider school communityIn return we can offer:Supportive colleagues, parents and governorsA friendly working environmentA team where everyone is valuedProfessional development opportunitiesA trust which provides training and progression for teaching assistantsHappy, friendly and enthusiastic learnersVisits to the school are welcome so that you can see for yourself the amazing children that we have and the supportive learning environment that we foster. Wilton CE 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 full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.Commitment to safeguardingOur 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 disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis 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.