Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade D £13.48 per hour

Hours of work: 12.5 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Fitzmaurice Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. The Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our students. We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic. We aim to support their well-being and help them achieve their best.

All about the role:

We are looking to recruit a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible at Fitzmaurice Primary School. The role is for 12.5 hours per week and will support a child both academically and emotionally. It is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027, term time plus one INSET.

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to carry out numerous roles under the guidance of class teachers to ensure that all pupils are well supported and make good progress.
• Able to make learning fun and accessible to children.
• Committed to the school family and ethos and willing to contribute to the life of the school.
• Flexible and adaptable, and open to new ideas and ways of working.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Happy to develop their own skills and knowledge, even if experienced.