Overview

Job Description

Salary: Grade D4-6 £25,185 – £25,989 pro rata, £13.05-£13.46 per hour.

Hours of work: 5.5 hours a day during school opening hours. 39 working weeks per year.

Contract type: Temporary until 23/7/2026, with a view to potentially extend.

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Ludgershall Castle Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Ludgershall Castle Primary is a friendly welcoming school where we ‘Learn, Have fun and Succeed.’ When OFSTD visited our school, and graded us as ‘Good’, it stated in their report that ‘Pupils talk with confidence about their learning and show determination to work hard.’ We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team ASAP.

All about the role:

The main duties of the role are as follows:

  • Supporting pupils learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work
  • Supporting pupils’ self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
  • Provide physical/personal care to pupils where required.
  • Supporting the Teacher/s
  • Supporting the curriculum – Support the delivery of the Literacy and Mathematics strategy.
  • Supporting the school, e.g. – assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids, e.g. computers and computer software, resources, indoor and outdoor play equipment, photographic equipment etc – helping to ensure the hygiene of the teaching environment in cases of sickness or soiling – administering minor First Aid under the guidance of a qualified person

We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and professional to join our happy school.

Find out more and apply:

Please contact Helen Price on premises@ludgershallcastle.wilts.sch.uk for an application form and further details.

Closing date (and time): Monday 6 October 2025 at 17:00

Interview date: Friday 10 October 2025

Commencement date: ASAP

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 and Online checks before appointment is confirmed.

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