Teaching Assistant

Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust; Wilton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wilton Primary School, part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, is seeking a teaching assistant on a fixed-term contract through 31 August 2027. The role is term-time only, around 30 hours per week with lunch-time cover, supporting language, behaviour and social development, and aiding the class teacher.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths and be able to communicate effectively in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Experience in a school environment, SEN an advantage but not essential.
• Able to communicate highly effectively and create a caring learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s language development and learning.
• Support children’s behavioural, social and emotional development.
• Assist the class teacher and DSAT in achieving its vision.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate learning programmes and activities.
• Supervise play and lunchtimes, providing safe, engaging activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

1:1 support

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027, term time only. Hours are negotiable but would be around 30 hours per week plus lunch time cover .

The position involves supporting:

• children's development of language skills
• children's behavioral, social and emotional development
• supporting the class teacher and the school in achieving its vision
• development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work/learning activities
• the children's development of play and social skills during break
• children at lunch by providing supervision and play opportunities

This role requires someone who can provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment to enable pupils to achieve their full learning potential.

They should be educated to at lest GCSE level in English and Math's and be able to communicate highly effectively. Previous experience of working within a school environment, especially SEN, would be an advantage but is not essential., has an empathetic nature to approach the role in a caring manner

• is inspirational and passionate about making learning fun indoors and outdoors
• has strong behavior management techniques
• has experience of working 1:1, in groups and with SEN children
• is self-motivated, reliable and has a good sense of humor
• can make a contribution to the wider school community

In return we can offer supportive colleagues, parents and governors in a friendly working environment in a team where everyone is valued. We are part of the DSAT trust which provides professional development opportunities with training and progression for teaching assistants.

Visits to the school are welcome so that you can see for yourself the amazing children we have at Wilton Primary School. Please call the office if you would like a tour prior to interview stage.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness