1:1 Teaching Assistant

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness services

Professional learning opportunities

Job summary

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is seeking a calm, patient 1:1 Teaching Assistant for St Peter’s CE Primary Academy in Salisbury. The role is 30 hours per week, fixed term, supporting a pupil with bespoke needs and close collaboration with the teaching team.

The successful candidate will differentiate learning, maintain boundaries, and contribute to a nurturing, high-expectation classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and consistent approach required.
• Experience supporting pupils within a school setting preferred.
• Ability to differentiate and adapt learning for individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil 1:1 within the classroom.
• Work with the class teacher and assistant to aid learning and social communication.
• Differentiate and adapt learning to individual needs.
• Lead, inspire and motivate students with high expectations.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Consistency

Experience with pupils

Job description

Salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 annually (FTE)

Hours of work: Full time 30 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term

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

A bit about us:

Are you eager to work within a vibrant and forward-looking centre for learning?

Are you looking to grow within an aspirational and supportive staff team?

If the above resonates with you, an exciting opportunity has arisen in Salisbury for you to be part of the successful team shaping the Trust’s vision for education at our school, St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy.

Located to the west of Salisbury, the heart of a vibrant new community, St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy is set in extensive grounds overlooking the Wiltshire countryside. The building has state of the art facilities including a multi-use hall, extensive sports facilities inside and out, a multi-functional studio, food-technology room and a purpose-built nursery setting.

St Peter’s is a welcoming and stimulating environment which enables all children to thrive. We have developed an active, exciting and fast-paced curriculum which stimulates, engages and stretches all children whilst engendering them with a lifelong love of learning. Through personalised learning and sky-high expectations, all children are able to flourish and experience success. We are a strong, caring and supportive school community where children are encouraged to be reflective and proactive learners.

All about the role:

We are seeking a calm, patient and highly consistent 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child who can find aspects of the school day challenging and may need additional help to regulate their emotions and behaviour. The successful candidate will build a secure and trusting relationship with the child, recognise potential triggers and use positive, proactive strategies to help them remain engaged in learning. Experience of supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs, emotional regulation or distressed behaviour would be highly beneficial. The ability to remain calm, maintain clear boundaries and respond sensitively during difficult moments is essential.

The hours are 8.30am to 3pm (with a 30 minute lunchbreak) Monday to Friday. 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. The successful candidate will be employed under a Named Pupil Contract, with the role funded to provide dedicated support for a specific pupil and therefore linked to that pupil's attendance and support needs within the school.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Work closely with the class teacher and another teaching assistant within the classroom whilst supporting the pupil with their classroom learning and social communication skills.
• Be proactive and committed to differentiating and adapting learning to suit the needs of individual children
• Have some relevant experience supporting pupils within a school setting.
• Lead, inspire and motivate children
• Have high expectations and excellent classroom practice
• Have a desire to improve their own practice further

In return, we offer you:

• Enthusiastic children
• Willing, hardworking staff team
• Supportive parents who are keen to be involved
• A strong team of governors

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.

Closing date (and time): 25th September 2026 9:00am

Interview date: 1st October 2026

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.