Teaching Assistant

Wiltshire Career Site; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Palladian Academy Trust is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for the Monkton Farleigh base of Churchfields, The Village School. You will support children with additional needs as part of a close-knit staff team, helping them on their educational journey and building positive home/school relationships.

This is a temporary, term-time contract linked to named child(ren), working 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Temporary contract linked to named child(ren).
• Term-time only plus one INSET day; 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs as part of a dedicated staff team.
• Engage with pupils to support their educational journey and break barriers.
• Communicate with parents to establish positive home/school relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure inclusivity and safeguarding.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Flexibility

Commitment to learning

Job description

Salary: D4

Hours of work: Part-time 20 hours per week

Contract: Temporary (linked to EHCP Children)

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Palladian Academy 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. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’

Churchfields, the Village School is a thriving two site rural Church of England primary school, based at Atworth and Monkton Farleigh villages. Both sites teach in mixed-age classes with an all through primary age range at both bases. Both sites are easily accessible from Bristol and Bath.

At Churchfields, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to flourish.

All about the role:

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Monkton Farleigh base, supporting children with additional needs as part of a dedicated and close-knit staff team. If you value teamwork, compassion and the chance to make a lasting impact within a nurturing school community, we'd love to hear from you. This is a rewarding role where you will be supporting young people on their educational journey, inspiring them to break barriers and communicating with parents to establish positive home/school relationships.

We are looking for exceptional individuals that can demonstrate:

• A dedication to making a difference to young people’s lives and educational journey.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and colleagues.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in diverse classroom environments.
• A commitment to continual learning and growth.
• The vision and values of Churchfields The Village School and the Palladian Academy Trust.
• Experience in an educational or similar setting is an advantage but not essential. Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from candidates keen for a rewarding and purposeful career change who feel strongly about achieving equitable outcomes for all.

This is a temporary contract linked to named child(ren), working 20 hours per week. The post is term time only plus one INSET.

If you are passionate about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.

Find out more and apply:

Visits to our school are welcomed, our children and staff would be delighted to meet you before the formal interview process. Please telephone the school office on 01225 703026 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Closing date (and time): 20th September 2026 12:00am

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.