Teaching Assistant

Wyke Primary School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working

Eye tests

Job summary

Wyke Primary School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a committed individual who supports early learning, fosters creativity and helps every child achieve their full potential.

You will be part of a dedicated staff team delivering engaging and high-quality learning experiences, supporting our youngest learners to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Wyke Primary School

Salary: Dorset Grade 5, pay point 5-6, £26,016 - £26,846 per annum (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £19,746 - £20,373 per annum (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Permanent. 32.5 hours per week

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1st November 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

Job summary

Wyke Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and high‑quality Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a committed individual who brings creativity, vision and a genuine passion for supporting early learning, alongside a strong belief in nurturing every child to achieve their full potential.

This role offers the opportunity to become part of a happy, thriving and successful school community. You will work as part of a dedicated and supportive staff team who collaborate closely to deliver engaging and high‑quality learning experiences. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting our youngest learners, helping them to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Our School

Our Vision for the children at Wyke Primary School is to leave our care with a life-long love of learning, a curious and enquiring mind, resilience, integrity and a self-belief which gives them the confidence to embrace challenge.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Lia Amery, School Business Manager on [e-mail]

We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

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