Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Melksham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Concessionary day

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Menopause support

Trust discounts

CPD & safeguarding training

Job summary

Shaw CE Primary School, a Church of England primary within The White Horse Federation, invites applications for a fixed-term Teaching Assistant. The post is part-time (11.25 hours across 39 weeks) with a SEN/SEMH focus, supporting pupils to reach their potential.

We offer a strong pension scheme, enhanced family-friendly leave, and access to CPD safeguarding training within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Committed to teamwork and school life.
• Committed to own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support every child in the school to reach their potential.
• Work with children who have SEN and/or SEMH needs.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

Team player

Enjoys working with children

Job description

Fixed-term Teaching Assistant post at Shaw CE Primary School, a Church of England primary within The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, running until 31 August 2027. The work supports children to reach their potential, with a focus on pupils who have special educational needs and/or social, emotional and mental health needs. It is a part-time, term-time role of 11.25 hours across 39 working weeks. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support every child in the school to reach their potential
• Work with children who have SEN and/or SEMH needs

Experience

• Experience of working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs

Skills & knowledge

• Enjoys working with children and helping them achieve
• Works well as part of a team and takes part in school life

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure before appointment is confirmed
• References sought on shortlisted candidates

Other

• Committed to own professional development

What's offered

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year
• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Menopause support network
• Trust discounts, including Blue Light and eye care vouchers
• CPD programme and safeguarding training