Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Assistant

Wiltshire; Corsham; On-site; GBP 16,355 - 16,789; Part time

Job summary

Corsham Primary School (Broadwood site) in Wiltshire is seeking a friendly, flexible individual to join as a combined Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician. You will support learning in the classroom, help create a safe lunchtime play environment, assist with practical classroom tasks, and work with teachers and staff to foster an inclusive learning setting.

The roles are interlinked and run during term time (38 weeks per year) with specific hours across the two

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, initiative and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Friendly and flexible individual who supports learning in the classroom.
• Ability to assist with practical classroom activities and daily school routines.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning in the classroom.
• Help provide a safe and enjoyable lunchtime play environment.
• Assist with practical classroom activities.
• Collaborate closely with class teachers and the wider school team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Salary & Compensation

Teaching Assistant: £13,547-£13,981 per annum

Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician: £2808 per annum

Working Hours

Teaching Assistant: 23.75 hours per week, full time

Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician: 5 hours per week

Contract

Temporary Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Location & Contact

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy; please contact Corsham Primary School for further information.

About the School

Corsham Primary School is located in the picturesque Wiltshire market town of Corsham, near Bath, and is arranged over two sites located at either side of the town. Pound Pill site offers 14 classes and the Broadwood site houses 10 classes, both supporting children from Reception to Year 6. At Corsham Primary, we believe that all children matter and have the right to the very best, in order to fulfil their potential. Our happy Corsham Primary family prides itself on having high expectations for learning and behaviour, enabling everyone to enjoy learning and succeed. Our school values of ‘Caring, Positive and Stimulating’ underpin our ethos, alongside a broad and balanced enquiry‑led curriculum which challenges children to be curious. Corsham Primary was one of the original founding schools to create Pickwick Multi Academy Trust in August 2017 and strongly believes in a collaborative approach to learning that encourages the sharing of best practice to enhance the education and outcomes of all the children in our Trust.

Role Overview

We are looking for a friendly and flexible individual to join our team in a combined role as Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician at Corsham Primary School (Broadwood site). You will support children's learning in the classroom, help provide a safe and enjoyable play environment at lunchtime, assist with practical classroom activities, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. Strong teamwork, initiative, and excellent communication skills are essential, and you will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team.

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.

Please note: Both roles are interlinked so if the employee resigns from one, they will have to resign from the other simultaneously.

Working Hours & Pattern

Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician – 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Teaching Assistant – 23.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Teaching Assistant – 8:45 am – 11:45 am and 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician – 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted through the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136630/EDV-2026-CPS-60114

Dates

Closing date (and time): 31st August 2026 12:00pm

Interview date: 8th September 2026

Commencement date: ASAP

End date: 31st August 2027

Declarations

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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