Teaching Assistant — Part-Time Maternity Cover

New Close; Warminster; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New Close Primary School in Warminster seeks a motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a maternity-cover contract from March 2027. The role is part-time (28.75 hours/week, 38 weeks/year, term-time only) and fixed-term during maternity leave.

You will work across age ranges, liaising with teachers and the SENDCO, to support learning and wellbeing, with a strong team culture and a clear induction process.

Qualifications

• Has passion for delivering high-quality and engaging opportunities for young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for pupils, staff and parents.
• Excellent attention to detail and good organisational abilities.
• Self-motivated, consistent and able to work independently.
• Enjoys working with children and building positive relationships.
• Able to handle new challenging situations with a collaborative approach.
• A strong team player who can use initiative.
• Aware of young people’s social and emotional wellbeing; SEND support experience.
• Open to training, including First Aid if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across all ages within the school.
• Liaise with teachers and the SENDCO to support learning needs.
• Provide maternity-cover classroom assistance during term-time (38 weeks per year).
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment and uphold safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Communication with pupils

Self-motivation

First Aid (cert or willingness)

Job description

New Close Primary School in Warminster seeks a motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a maternity-cover contract from March 2027. The role is part-time (28.75 hours/week, 38 weeks/year, term-time only) and fixed-term during maternity leave.

You will work across age ranges, liaising with teachers and the SENDCO, to support learning and wellbeing, with a strong team culture and a clear induction process.