Wiltshire Council
Teaching Assistant
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Salary: £14,733.00 - £16,047.00 Annually (Actual)
Hours of work: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed Term
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Bartholomew’s CE Primary Academy for further information.
A bit about us:
St Bartholomew's Primary Academy has a strong community ethos and aims to provide children with a wide range of opportunities to learn, grow and flourish. The school is part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust and serves pupils aged 2-11 in Royal Wootton Bassett.
All about the role:
Teaching Assistant (KS1)
Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive and dedicated team? If so, St Bartholomew's Primary Academy is looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support learning within our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and successful primary academy where children are at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside class teachers and support staff, you will play an important role in helping pupils achieve their potential, develop confidence and enjoy their learning journey.
You will:
- Support teaching and learning within a classroom.
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
- Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Support children with varying learning needs and abilities.
- Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
- Contribute to pupils' wellbeing, progress and personal development.
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We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience of working with primary-aged children.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is patient, nurturing and enthusiastic.
- Can work effectively as part of a team.
- Has high expectations for children's achievement and behaviour.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We Can Offer:
- Friendly and supportive colleagues.
- Fantastic children who are eager to learn.
- Opportunities for professional development within DSAT.
- A caring school community with strong values and aspirations for all children.
- Access to Trust-wide networks and training opportunities.
Find out more and apply:
Please apply here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141142/EDV-2026-SBPA-96093
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 https://www.dsat.org.uk/page/?title=Wellness&pid=54
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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.
Closing date (and time): 9.00am 5th October 2026
Interview date: 08/10/26
Commencement date: ASAP
Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
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