Teaching Assistant at Wiltshire Career Site

Malmesbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

25989.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Support, Child Development, Communication, Teamwork, Flexibility, Inclusivity, Safeguarding, Nurturing, Dynamic, Passion for Education, Approachability, Commitment to Ethos, Experience with SEND, NVQ Level 2 TA Accreditation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: Grade D. Scale Point 4-6 dependent on experience (£25,185 - £25,989 FTE salary) Hours of work: 08:30am – 3.20pm Teaching Assistant (Note: 60 minute lunch break not included) Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Holloway, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BB 01666 822331 for further information. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School, Malmesbury. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about all aspects of primary education to join our very friendly, hard working and supportive team. Academically our pupils are thriving, pupil numbers are growing and there is an ambitious strategic plan, as we expand to meet the needs of the local community. The Teaching Assistant must be able to start as soon as possible (initial days of work are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with the potential to increase to a a full working week). About the post we are seeking to create: The Teaching Assistant role is designed for an energetic and dynamic candidate who is: Strongly committed to supporting the ethos of our Catholic school; A dynamic individual who inspires by putting children first; An inspirational Teaching Assistant, who is passionate about developing the potential of every child; A caring practitioner with high expectations of achievement and dedication to maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment which reflects the school commitment to safeguarding and equality; Someone who is approachable, flexible and supportive. Ideally we are seeking a professional who has experience and a willingness to: Work across the primary age range and who has an NVQ Level 2 TA accreditation. Work with a diverse range of pupils including those with SEND We are however open to the consideration of other candidates who have the aptitude to learn and develop themselves as they work. If this is a position that interests you, we can offer you: An ideal environment to grow and develop in a Catholic school, in a beautiful town on the edge of the Cotswolds where the community is at the heart of all we do; Enthusiastic and highly motivated children, who love coming to school; Supportive parents who want to work closely with us; A lively and exciting place to work in a beautiful location; A professional, friendly and dedicated team of staff and supportive Governors; A commitment to developing you professionally. A bit about us St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School which is a small school with mixed age classes in both EYFS / Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. We are located in the middle of the bustling market town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. We have a close relationship with our local community, St Aldhelm’s Catholic Church and although close to the centre of town, have a unique “village school” feel. Our children are happy, motivated, and keen to learn. Our school environment is a well thought out fusion of traditional school building alongside recently renovated sections that are uniquely sited on part of Malmesbury’s ancient Iron Age fortifications. Recent work to install green technology, alongside our extensive riverside outdoor spaces, reflects our spiritual desire to care for God’s creation and the children’s access to an outdoor learning environment and places for reflection and spiritual growth. We were rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023 and were commended for enabling our pupils to thrive through our ambitious strategic plan that aimed to meet the needs of all, “Relationships between adults and pupils” were seen as “warm and nurturing.” ; “Pupils appreciate that staff know them well and care about them.” OFSTED (March 2023). Our school mission is to “Walk in the footsteps of Jesus, loving and serving together” and as such we welcome applicants of all and no faith who feel they could support this as an underlying principle. What we ask of anyone who considers this role is that when applying, and if appointed, they have a willingness to support the school’s Christian Catholic ethos and tradition through this mission. We welcome applicants from any and no faith provided they are willing to support and promote the school’s Christian ethos and support the school’s catholic foundation Find out more and apply: Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office or via admin@st-josephs-malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk More information and an application can be found on our website www.st-josephs-malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk or email admin@st-josephs-malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk Closing date (and time): Midday 12noon on Friday 14th November 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 19th November 2025 Commencement date: As soon as possible. 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant role involves supporting the educational needs of primary school children in a nurturing environment. The candidate will work closely with teachers and staff to enhance the learning experience for all pupils.