Teaching Assistant

About this Role

Thursdays & Fridays | 8.30am-3.00pm | Term time + INSET days
Fixed term until August 2027

Are you enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow and achieve their potential?

We are seeking a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team, working two days per week on Thursdays and Fridays.

Working closely with our class teachers, you will support children with their learning and development, helping to ensure that all pupils can participate fully in school life. This may include working with individual pupils, supporting small groups and providing general classroom support.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, patient and nurturing
• Enthusiastic about working with children
• A good communicator and team player
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Flexible, reliable and well organised
• Committed to inclusion and to helping every child succeed

Previous experience of working with primary-aged children would be welcomed.

In return, we can offer a welcoming school, wonderful children and the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and committed team.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school office on office@standrews.dsat.org.uk to arrange.

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.