Teaching Assistant

Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School; Westbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dilton Marsh Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a part-time basis from September 2025. The ideal candidate will support children’s learning and development, work flexibly, and be part of a nurturing educational environment within a dedicated team. Opportunities for professional growth are available. Closing date for applications is July 4, 2025.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive workplace environment

Clearly defined induction procedure

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning is essential.
• Ability to work across age ranges and provide social/emotional support.
• Flexibility to cover various roles and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support children of all abilities in the classroom.
• Provide social and emotional support to students.
• Liaise with teachers and SENCO as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisation

Adaptability

Education

Experience as Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (desirable)

Current First Aid Training or willingness to undergo training

Job description

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Dilton Marsh Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join its welcoming and supportive team on a part-time basis, with effect from September 2025. Experience as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) is desirable, though not essential, for the role.

Working Hours: Part Time (30.83 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year – no Teacher Training Days).

We are a happy and popular, single form entry, primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11. Located in the charming village of Dilton Marsh, we have strong relationships with the local community and Holy Trinity Church. Our staff are dedicated to providing a safe, happy, caring, creative and nurturing learning environment, where everyone is valued as an individual and encouraged to become independent and resilient learners. Our strong Christian ethos of tolerance and respect flows through the whole school. As a founding member of Acorn Education Trust in 2014, we work closely with other schools within the Trust to provide the best possible education, opportunities and support for our young people. In November 2023, we were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all categories, with inspectors praising our staff for their ‘high expectations for all pupils’.

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

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for young people;
• 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 young people 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;
• Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young people, including their social and emotional wellbeing;
• Has experience of supporting children’s learning;
• Has experience as an ELSA (advantageous);
• Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• 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.

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 our school admin office on: 01373-822902

Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 7th July 2025

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

Safeguarding Statement

Acorn Education Trust, 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 in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer.As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

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Dilton Marsh Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join its welcoming and supportive team on a part-time basis, with effect from September 2025. Experience as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) is desirable, though not essential, for the role.

Working Hours: Part Time (30.83 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year – no Teacher Training Days).

We are a happy and popular, single form entry, primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11. Located in the charming village of Dilton Marsh, we have strong relationships with the local community and Holy Trinity Church. Our staff are dedicated to providing a safe, happy, caring, creative and nurturing learning environment, where everyone is valued as an individual and encouraged to become independent and resilient learners. Our strong Christian ethos of tolerance and respect flows through the whole school. As a founding member of Acorn Education Trust in 2014, we work closely with other schools within the Trust to provide the best possible education, opportunities and support for our young people. In November 2023, we were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all categories, with inspectors praising our staff for their ‘high expectations for all pupils’.

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

We are looking for someone who:

Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for young people;

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 young people 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;

Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young people, including their social and emotional wellbeing;

Has experience of supporting children’s learning;

Has experience as an ELSA (advantageous);

Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training.

We can offer the successful candidate:

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.

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 our school admin office on: 01373-822902

Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 7th July 2025

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

Safeguarding Statement

Acorn Education Trust, 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 in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer.As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.