Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,185.00 to £25,989.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade D depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | The Ridings, Kington St Michael, Chippenham, SN14 6JG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6043 |
Summary
Kington St Michael CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to work within a class setting. This role may involve supporting small groups of pupils as well as providing 1:1 support.
The successful candidate will:
Have significant experience working with pupils.
Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver targeted support through intervention programmes.
Support the inclusive ethos of the school, ensuring every child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Support children’s self-esteem, inclusion, and behavioural development.
Maintain high expectations of behaviour and support children to make positive choices.
Enjoy working as part of a team and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Be enthusiastic, flexible, and contribute actively to the broader life of the school.
Be patient and adaptable, capable of managing challenging behaviour.
Bring energy, imagination, initiative, and a positive outlook to their role.
The successful candidate will:
Have significant experience working with pupils.
Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver targeted support through intervention programmes.
Support the inclusive ethos of the school, ensuring every child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Support children’s self-esteem, inclusion, and behavioural development.
Maintain high expectations of behaviour and support children to make positive choices.
Enjoy working as part of a team and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Be enthusiastic, flexible, and contribute actively to the broader life of the school.
Be patient and adaptable, capable of managing challenging behaviour.
Bring energy, imagination, initiative, and a positive outlook to their role.
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