1:1 Teaching Assistant Specific Purpose
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.65 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Grade D (4) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Byron Avenue, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8BA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 5029 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our strong, friendly and motivated staff team. This is a specific purpose contract linked to a named pupil. If the child leaves the school, or no longer requires the support the contract will cease.
You would be working with a KS1 child. You would also support the child with their Social and Emotional well-being needs.
As a member of our team of valued Teaching Assistants you will work under the direction of our SENCo who your line manager will be.
We invite applications from teaching assistants who have the qualities listed above, and:
ideally have experience of working in a primary school
are able to support children’s self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development.
are patient, calm, organised and adaptable
work well as part of a team
are able to use their own initiative as well as take direction.
are enthusiastic and have a positive outlook
are creative and able to motivate children
have excellent communication skills
have a minimum of a Grade C, at GCSE for both English and Mathematics
We offer you:
delightful children
supportive colleagues and Governing Body
opportunities for professional development
membership of Wiltshire Rewards
You would be working with a KS1 child. You would also support the child with their Social and Emotional well-being needs.
As a member of our team of valued Teaching Assistants you will work under the direction of our SENCo who your line manager will be.
We invite applications from teaching assistants who have the qualities listed above, and:
ideally have experience of working in a primary school
are able to support children’s self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development.
are patient, calm, organised and adaptable
work well as part of a team
are able to use their own initiative as well as take direction.
are enthusiastic and have a positive outlook
are creative and able to motivate children
have excellent communication skills
have a minimum of a Grade C, at GCSE for both English and Mathematics
We offer you:
delightful children
supportive colleagues and Governing Body
opportunities for professional development
membership of Wiltshire Rewards
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