Teaching Assistant & Lunchtime Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A Church of England Junior School in Salisbury seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children's learning in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, celebrating student successes, and fostering inclusion. The position offers part-time hours during term time, with opportunities for continuous professional development. Benefits include pension scheme, discounts, and training support.

Benefits

Support on CPD opportunities

Discounts on various products

Free on-site parking

Excellent pension scheme

Annual pay progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to celebrate the smallest successes.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering education to children aged 7-11.
• Help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with assessments and support children's development.

Skills

Nurturing and empathetic

Adaptable and collaborative

Sense of humour

Patient

Job description

Overview

St Mark’s CofE School is a mainstream Church of England Junior School for pupils aged 7-11 years. At St Mark’s we see ourselves as a family that nurtures and includes all who come through our doors. Through strong leadership, a positive attitude to learning and high expectations of all our learners, the school provides a friendly and caring place in which to learn where everybody matters. We work hard to provide the best possible education for every child and will not rest until our good is better and our better is best. We believe in better – better teaching, better outcomes, better everything.

We are in search of a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is nurturing and empathetic
• Has a great sense of humour
• Is an adaptable, collaborative team player
• Is patient with a flair for celebrating the smallest of successes

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team.

St Mark’s is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Interview: 13.01.2026 or as received. Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Hours: 18.75 per week, Term time only (Mon to Wed 8.30 to 12.15, 14.00 to 15.10, Thu to Fri 8.30 to 12.15)

Additional Post – Lunchtime Support Assistant

This role comes with the additional contract and role of LSA to cover lunchtime support. Please find attached the job description and person specification for role responsibilities.

Hours: 6hrs per week

Experience: You can join us as an entry level Support Assistant or an experienced Teaching Assistant. Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles.

Training

It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Benefits

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.