Teaching Assistant

Bulford St Leonards Primary School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Salisbury is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students from January 2026. This part-time role (20 hours per week) involves working across all age ranges and providing SEN support. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with a passion for children's education. The school offers a supportive workplace, opportunities for training, and a vibrant environment focused on active learning. Applications close on 8th December 2025.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive workplace environment

Induction procedure

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children.
• Experience of supporting children's learning.
• Ability to handle new challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support children of all abilities including those requiring SEN support.
• Work flexibly across all age ranges within the school.
• Liaise with teachers and SENCO.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Ability to support children's learning

Education

First Aid certification or willingness to train

Job description

Overview

Bulford St Leonards Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join its friendly team and provide support to pupils with effect from January 2026.

Contract

Contract: Fixed term (until 22nd July 2026). Working Hours: Part Time (20 hours per week 39 weeks per year includes Teacher Training days). Required: January 2026.

We are a single form entry primary school educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Situated in the village of Bulford Wiltshire we serve both military and local families and have strong connections with St Leonards Church. Supported by our strong Christian ethos we insist on high standards of behaviour and respectful relationships. Our school is where futures are created and our staff make this a reality by delivering a curriculum based on active learning and real-life first-hand experiences; helping students prepare for the next stage of their education as well as for their next stage of life. We are part of Acorn Education Trust which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant you must be able to work across all age ranges within our school and be prepared to work flexibly to support children of all abilities including those requiring SEN support liaising with teachers and SENCO.

Qualifications

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils staff and parents;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Enjoys working with children and can develop good working relationships with them;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Can be a strong team player as well as use your own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Has experience of supporting childrens learning;
• Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training.

What We Offer

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Application Information

For information about this role including a full Job Description and Person Specification please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions please contact the school admin office.

Closing Date

Monday 8th December 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date

Wednesday 10th December 2025

Note

While the closing date for applications has been set we reserve the right to and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore we would encourage prompt application for this position.