Teaching Assistant

Shaw CE Primary School; Melksham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Shaw C of E Primary School in Melksham, Wiltshire, is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant with SEN experience to join our caring team. The fixed-term position runs until 31 August 2027, with 11.25 hours per week across 39 paid weeks (44.85 weeks pro rata).

The successful candidate will support pupils with SEN/SEMH and work collaboratively with staff to raise attainment in a welcoming Christian environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with SEN or SEMH needs.
• Strong team player with willingness to contribute to school life.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and learning on safeguarding.
• Ability to inspire and engage children in learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in daily classroom activities.
• Assist the class teacher with planned learning tasks and adaptations.
• Encourage pupil progress and provide a caring, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN Experience

Team Player

Professional Development

Child Support

Job description

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

The Role: Teaching Assistant with SEN Experience

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Hours: 11.25

Working Weeks: 39 Paid weeks: 44.85

Shaw C of E Primary School is a friendly, caring school with high expectations, where success is richly celebrated. Our school is a Church of England Primary located in Melksham, Wiltshire and we are proud to provide a nurturing and enriching learning experience within a safe, Christian environment, where every student can flourish. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas-a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

Shaw School is a popular and vibrant school where we strive to 'Let Your Light Shine.' We are very fortunate to have a wonderful school site and excellent buildings run by highly qualified and friendly staff. This, combined with an exciting curriculum, makes Shaw School the special community it is.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team. If you are looking to continue your career as a Teaching Assistant in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential. We think this is a great place to work and we hope that you will too!

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Teaching Assistant we would like to join us will be:

• An excellent Teaching Assistant who loves to work with children and helps to inspire them to achieve their potential.


• An outstanding team-player who enjoys working with others and being involved in school life.


• Committed to their own professional development journey.


• Experienced in working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.


• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.


• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.


• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.


• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts


• Blue Light Discount


• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.


• CPD Programme


• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*


• Employer contributions above national standards


• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave


• An additional White Horse concessionary days' leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.