Named Pupil Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9JR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 5843ef4d-f3a0-4469-8853-a49dd28e82b8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a caring, flexible, and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join us and make a real difference to children’s lives.
About the Role
This varied role involves supporting pupils across both Upper and Lower Key Stage 2:
1. Upper Key Stage 2 – SEN Support (Mornings)
1:1 support for a child in English and Maths.
Supporting their emotional regulation and wellbeing within the classroom.
2. Lower Key Stage 2 – Group Support (Afternoons)
Working with small groups of pupils to develop phonics, reading, speech and language.
Supporting access to the wider curriculum (e.g. History, Geography).
At times, you may be asked to support other children across the year group. Flexibility, collaboration, and a team-first approach are essential.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
• Is confident working 1:1, in small groups, and within a whole-class setting.
• Can work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and colleagues to support learning and behaviour.
• Brings warmth, patience, and resilience to the role.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with children and parents.
• Promotes self-esteem, inclusion, and emotional development.
✨ If you are enthusiastic about supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a positive, forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2024. We are proud of our dedicated team, who make learning stimulating, enjoyable, and meaningful for every child.
At Malmesbury, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. Our SEND provision is built on teamwork – no one works in isolation. Ofsted recently praised our approach:
“The school is aspirational for pupils with SEND. Staff have the expertise they need to ensure these pupils benefit from adaptations across subjects. This helps pupils with SEND to progress successfully alongside their peers.”
We Offer:
• Wonderful children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming, supportive staff team who value humour and teamwork.
• An engaged school community, including parents and governors.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A strong wellbeing support network.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Further details about the role
Please note: These are temporary contracts, linked to individual pupil funding or the pupil remaining on roll. The contract will end if either condition changes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Malmesbury C of E Primary 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. In line with safeguarding regulations,an online profile check will be conducted for shortlisted applicants. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a caring, flexible, and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join us and make a real difference to children’s lives.
About the Role
This varied role involves supporting pupils across both Upper and Lower Key Stage 2:
1. Upper Key Stage 2 – SEN Support (Mornings)
1:1 support for a child in English and Maths.
Supporting their emotional regulation and wellbeing within the classroom.
2. Lower Key Stage 2 – Group Support (Afternoons)
Working with small groups of pupils to develop phonics, reading, speech and language.
Supporting access to the wider curriculum (e.g. History, Geography).
At times, you may be asked to support other children across the year group. Flexibility, collaboration, and a team-first approach are essential.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
• Is confident working 1:1, in small groups, and within a whole-class setting.
• Can work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and colleagues to support learning and behaviour.
• Brings warmth, patience, and resilience to the role.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with children and parents.
• Promotes self-esteem, inclusion, and emotional development.
✨ If you are enthusiastic about supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a positive, forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2024. We are proud of our dedicated team, who make learning stimulating, enjoyable, and meaningful for every child.
At Malmesbury, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. Our SEND provision is built on teamwork – no one works in isolation. Ofsted recently praised our approach:
“The school is aspirational for pupils with SEND. Staff have the expertise they need to ensure these pupils benefit from adaptations across subjects. This helps pupils with SEND to progress successfully alongside their peers.”
We Offer:
• Wonderful children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming, supportive staff team who value humour and teamwork.
• An engaged school community, including parents and governors.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A strong wellbeing support network.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Further details about the role
Please note: These are temporary contracts, linked to individual pupil funding or the pupil remaining on roll. The contract will end if either condition changes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Malmesbury C of E Primary 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. In line with safeguarding regulations,an online profile check will be conducted for shortlisted applicants. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.