Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade E grade |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1499787 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant – Permanent
Up to 28.5 hours per week - negotiable
Start date: 1st September 2025
Close date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 9am
Interview date: w/c 8th September 225
Hours: Up to 28.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - negotiableGrade E points 6 – 8 £25,183 - £25,992 pro rata based on hours and weeks per yearActual salary: £16,613 - £17,147
Number of students on roll: 900
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. As of 1st July 2025, we will become an Academy, as part of the Athelstan Trust.
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 standards
• A high-performing and growing school
• Excellent leadership, which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership
• A thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progress
• Outstanding behaviour
• Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding
For a full information pack, please see our website under ‘joining us’ or contact receptionCompleted applications should be emailed to recruitmentShould you have a specific question regarding the post, please email Trudi Adams Please note – We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.
Please note - Due to safeguarding, we ONLY accept completed application forms.