Teaching Assistant

Princecroft Primary School; Warminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Career development

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Princecroft Primary School in Warminster is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our team on a maternity-cover, part-time basis. You will work closely with class teachers to support children's learning and development in a warm, inclusive classroom.

The role offers 30 hours per week over 38 weeks per year, with term-time pattern and daily hours 8:30 to 3:15, plus unpaid breaks. We welcome flexible working discussions and a positive environment where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic and flexible individual to support children's learning.
• Assist classroom teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork with staff, parents and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development under guidance of class teachers.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Communicate with staff, parents and external professionals as appropriate.

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Princecroft Primary School

Salary range: D4-D6, £26,016-£26,847 FTE

Actual Salary:£17,679 - £18,243 per annum

Contract: Maternity cover, part -time

End date: estimated - 31st August 2027 or whenever the original post-holder returns from their maternity leave

Working hours: 30 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30 to 3.15pm. This post includes a 15 minute and 30minute unpaid breaks each day.

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date: 12noon on 16th October 2026

Interview Date: 20th October 2026
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

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

Job summary:

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and flexible individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant at Princecroft Primary School. You will work closely with class teachers to support children's learning and development

The role involves contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom, supporting learning through a range of activities, and working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals where appropriate. Strong communication skills, patience, initiative, and a commitment to helping every child achieve their potential are essential.

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

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.

Our School

Princecroft Primary School is a small, friendly school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, serving families in Warminster and the surrounding area. We are incredibly proud of our strong, supportive community—happy and engaged children, dedicated staff, and families who work closely with us to help every child thrive.

We are fortunate to have an exceptionally skilled and passionate teaching team, supported by outstanding support staff. Together, we have the highest aspirations for every child and create a nurturing environment where individuals are known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

At Princecroft, we offer a rich and inspiring curriculum designed to spark curiosity, promote a love of learning, and broaden horizons. Our school environment is carefully designed to be a joyful, calm, and stimulating space—one where children feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn.

Visitors often comment on our pupils’ excellent behaviour, the calm and purposeful atmosphere, and the strong relationships that underpin our school culture. Our Calm School Code—encouraging children to act kindly, move calmly, and speak politely—reflects the ethos we live by every day. OFSTED praised our pupils’ behaviour as “impeccable” and “outstanding.”

If you are looking to work in a collaborative, values-led school where children come first and staff are supported to grow and flourish, we would love to hear from you.

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 Emma Dredge,

School Business Manager at [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.

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.