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Teaching Assistant – Permanent – Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £16,613 – £17,147Hours: Up to 28.5 hours per week, 39 weeksContract type: PermanentThis is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Abbeyfield School for further information. A bit about us:Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being’. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all. In October 2025 Abbeyfield School became part of The Athelstan Trust, one of the leading educational trusts in the South West.All about the role:The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work within a highly motivated team who are fully committed to developing students to fulfil their potential. They will be required to support teachers in the classroom and students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Experience of working with students with various special educational needs, including those on the autistic spectrum (ASD) and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), would be an advantage as well as experience of managing positive behaviour.Additional information:Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location, within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following:Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standardsA high-performing and growing school Excellent leadership, which believes in rapid and sustainable leadershipA thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progressOutstanding behaviourFriendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understandingFind out more and apply:For a full information pack, please see our website https://abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk/ under ‘joining us’ or contact reception on 01249 464500Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk Should you have a specific question regarding the post, please email Trudi Adams tma@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.ukWe reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.Due to safeguarding, we only accept completed application forms.Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 9amInterview date: W/c 10th November 2025Commencement date: ASAPAbbeyfield 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 full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.Recruitment pack PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV’s submitted via the apply button will not be considered.
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