Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3UR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 25785b7a-592f-4e9a-9f80-55bf01f35d12 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Experience working with children of a relevant age group in an educational or childcare setting.
• Minimum of GCSEs (grades 9 to 4 / A* to C) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A compassionate and positive attitude, with a commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils.
What the school offers its staff
A clear vision and values-driven culture that underpin all we do.
• An inclusive, supportive ethos that celebrates and values every individual.
• A dynamic and welcoming school with a highly committed and enthusiastic team.
• Strong professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A warm and engaged school community, with a comprehensive induction programme.
• A rich outdoor learning environment, including a school farm.
• Recognition as an Eco School, supporting our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Experience working with children of a relevant age group in an educational or childcare setting.
• Minimum of GCSEs (grades 9 to 4 / A* to C) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A compassionate and positive attitude, with a commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils.
What the school offers its staff
A clear vision and values-driven culture that underpin all we do.
• An inclusive, supportive ethos that celebrates and values every individual.
• A dynamic and welcoming school with a highly committed and enthusiastic team.
• Strong professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A warm and engaged school community, with a comprehensive induction programme.
• A rich outdoor learning environment, including a school farm.
• Recognition as an Eco School, supporting our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.