1:1 Teaching Assistant

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust; Royal Wootton Bassett; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

St Bartholomew’s Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs within the classroom and through targeted small-group activities.

The role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, 25 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with the stated salary range of £14,733 to £16,047 annually. Applications close 9.00am on Monday 30 November 2026, and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs.
• Caring, patient and able to build positive relationships.
• Willing to learn and undertake training.
• Safeguarding awareness and commitment to welfare.
• Ability to work with teachers and SEND staff.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a range of children with additional needs across the school.
• Working alongside class teachers to help pupils access learning.
• Delivering targeted interventions and small-group or individual support.
• Supporting children's communication, social and emotional development.
• Adapting resources to meet individual needs and monitoring progress.
• Collaborating with teachers and colleagues to review support strategies.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

SEND experience

Job description

Salary: £14,733.00 - £16,047.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours of work: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed Term/ Maternity Cover

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Bartholomew’s CE Primary Academy for further information.

A bit about us

At St Bartholomew’s, our vision is “Hand in hand we learn, we grow, we soar.” Our values of courage, kindness, perseverance, trust, respect and love underpin school life.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school.
• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• SEND-specific training and the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff.

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

About the Role:

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at St Bartholomew’s Primary Academy. The successful candidate will work with a number of children with additional needs, providing support within the classroom as well as through targeted individual and small-group activities.

Our school is committed to ensuring that all children, including those with SEND, are fully included in school life. Support is tailored to the needs of individual pupils, with staff working closely with teachers, SEND staff, parents and other professionals.

Whilst the role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, it is anticipated that the role will continue beyond this date for as long as there remains an identified support need for the children and the school continues to receive the additional funding required to support the post.

The role will include:

• Supporting a range of children with additional needs across the school.
• Working alongside class teachers to help pupils access learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Delivering targeted interventions and small-group or individual support where required.
• Supporting children's communication, social and emotional development and independence.
• Adapting resources and approaches to meet individual children's needs.
• Helping to monitor children's progress and contributing to the review of support strategies.
• Working positively and collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and other colleagues.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, patient and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Has high expectations and believes that every child can succeed.
• Is flexible and able to adapt their approach to the differing needs of individual pupils.
• Can encourage children to develop confidence and independence.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues.
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND or additional needs, although relevant training and a willingness to learn will also be valued.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Find out more and apply:

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

Closing date (and time): 9.00am Monday 30th November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: ASAP

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.