Teaching Assistant

Wiltshire Council; Bulford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwi School, near Bulford, is seeking a warm, creative Teaching Assistant to support learning across the school, including in the Resource Base. You will work with students in lessons, small groups or 1:1, helping build self-esteem, inclusion and positive behaviour.

There will be Midday Supervisor duties, and applications from candidates with other relevant experience or who can train or undertake an apprenticeship are welcome. Term-time only with inset days on request.

Qualifications

• Warm, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant
• Support students learning across the school, including in the Resource Base
• Commitment to inclusive ethos and helping all students reach their best
• Midday Supervisor duties attached to the role

Responsibilities

• Support students learning in lessons, small groups or 1:1
• Help develop self-esteem, inclusion and positive behaviour
• Undertake Midday Supervisor duties as part of the role

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Salary

Wilts Grade D/E depending on experience - £13.48 - £14.36 per hour

Hours of work

5 days per week (Monday - Friday), timings: 08:40 to 15.10hrs (includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch break) Term-time only with inset days on request

Contract

Fixed Term and 1:1 available

A bit about us

Kiwi School is situated on the edge of the beautiful Salisbury Plain, near Bulford and Amesbury and is wonderfully unique in its characteristics.

All about the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a warm, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students with their learning across the school including within the school's Resource Base. Key responsibilities include supporting students learning, either in lessons, small groups or through 1:1 work as well as supporting the development of their self-esteem, inclusion and behaviour. A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best and a shared belief in our inclusive ethos is expected of all staff.

There will be Midday Supervisor duties attached to the role.

We will consider applications from candidates who have other relevant experience and can provide training and/or the possibility of an apprenticeship.

Closing date (and time)

Midday, Friday 06th November 2026

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.