Wiltshire Council
Teaching Assistant
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Salary: £25,989-£26,824 pro rata (Actual salary £17,141-£17,692)
Hours of work: Part time 28.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Abbeyfield School for further information.
A bit about us:
Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location, within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following:
- Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards
- A high-performing and growing school
- Excellent leadership, which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership
- A thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progress
- Outstanding behaviour
- Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding
In October 2025 Abbeyfield School became part of The Athelstan Trust, one of the leading educational trusts in the South West.
The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 750 people and educate 5,000 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years.
All about the role:
Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all.
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The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work within a highly motivated team who are fully committed to developing students to fulfil their potential. They will be required to support teachers in the classroom and students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Experience of working with students with various special educational needs, including those on the autistic spectrum (ASD) and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), would be an advantage as well as experience of managing positive behaviour.
Find out more and apply:
For further information, please see our website https://abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk/ under ‘joining us’ or contact reception on 01249 464500
To apply follow the link to Mynewterm on our website. Please note - Due to safeguarding, we ONLY accept completed online applications through Mynewterm, we do not accept CV’s.
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Closing date (and time): Thursday 3rd September 9:00am
Interview date: TBC
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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Teaching Assistant Person Specification https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/20986/Teaching-Assistant-Person-Spec-2026/doc/Teaching_Assistant_Person_Spec_-_2026.docx
Teaching Assistant Job Description
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