Overview
Teaching Assistant Year 1 – Amesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £26,196 pro rata Hours of work: 8.15-15.15 Contract type: PermanentThis is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Amesbury Archer Primary Schoolfor further information.A bit about us:We are a large Primary School based in Amesbury. We offer a warm, supportive environment along with robust professional challenge and a strong sense of shared vision and ethos: our aim is that every student fulfils their potential and that, through an excellent education in one of our schools, their life chances are significantly enhanced.All about the role:We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated professional to join our friendly and supportive staff as a Teaching Assistant. This will involve supporting a teacher within a classroom situation as well as working with small groups of children across the school, both within and outside the class and delivering interventions to improve outcomes for all. Experience of working with children and using positive behaviour management strategies, liaising with a range of professionals and good organisational skills are essential.This is an ideal position for anyone with previous experience of working with children in a school setting. It is essential to have energy, the ability to communicate well, make good relationships with others, grasp ideas quickly and show initiative. Our children want:To be set high expectationsTo be inspired to learnSomeone who will understand and celebrate their different backgrounds and meet their individual needsTo have ownership of their school and learning.We are looking for a person who:Puts their heart and soul into ensuring that the children in their care have the best possible learning opportunitiesIs a dedicated team playerHas outstanding interpersonal skills, being able to empower, challenge and motivate colleagues and childrenBrings a sense of humour and is able to keep things in perspectiveWe can offer you an excellent working school environment where staff are happy, enthusiastic, positive and dedicated. We have a strong and clear vision to move forward with an engaging curriculum, which develops and celebrates the potential of each child.Find out more and apply:Please phone or email the school for more information Amesbury Archer Primary School – HomeClosing date (and time): 7 November 2025Interview date: Week beginning 10 November 2025Commencement date: December 2025This 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. 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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
