Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 12844903-6eb1-430b-a577-750c2f9b7134 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lavington School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
As a Teaching Assistant at Lavington School, you will work closely with teachers to support learning, helping students to achieve their full potential while promoting independence, confidence and inclusion. You will provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, can access the curriculum and feel a sense of achievement in their learning. The role involves preparing and organising learning resources, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment, and using effective behaviour management strategies to support positive outcomes. You will observe student progress, monitor targets and share feedback with teachers and the SENCO to contribute to informed decision-making. Collaboration is key, as you will communicate effectively with staff, parents and external professionals to support students’ development and wellbeing. In addition, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, including supporting extracurricular activities, safeguarding pupils, and assisting with interventions and examinations where needed. You will also be expected to engage in ongoing professional development, uphold high standards of conduct, and play an active role in creating a supportive, inclusive and aspirational school environment.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
We value a school community that is inclusive, kind and respectful.
We have high expectations in everything we do and want our students to feel safe but challenged so that they can thrive as well equipped and confident school leavers.
We believe all young people have immense potential and we are ambitious for all our learners, we deliver an ambitious curriculum which is well supplemented by a strong enrichment offer.
We are a hard working ambitious school who pride ourselves in providing the very highest quality of education possible. Students attend Lavington from a wide typically rural area, as a school of choice for many we know how important it is that we have the very highest expectations for the young people that attend.
We focus on maintaining a calm and orderly environment where students feel safe to challenge themselves and learn from passionate and knowledgeable specialist teachers. Lavington is a school where students enjoy their learning and embrace opportunities to take part in varied extra-curricular activities.
The behaviour of our students is excellent and there are clear boundaries and expectations for all students, students report that poor behaviour is rare and where it occurs it is dealt with quickly and effectively.
“Pupils behave well and this supports good learning. They are taught to be kind to others. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils value their teachers and say how much they help them to learn. There is a calm, orderly and friendly atmosphere in classrooms and around the school.” Ofsted June 2023
Commitment to safeguarding
Lavington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this committment.
Lavington School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
As a Teaching Assistant at Lavington School, you will work closely with teachers to support learning, helping students to achieve their full potential while promoting independence, confidence and inclusion. You will provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, can access the curriculum and feel a sense of achievement in their learning. The role involves preparing and organising learning resources, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment, and using effective behaviour management strategies to support positive outcomes. You will observe student progress, monitor targets and share feedback with teachers and the SENCO to contribute to informed decision-making. Collaboration is key, as you will communicate effectively with staff, parents and external professionals to support students’ development and wellbeing. In addition, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, including supporting extracurricular activities, safeguarding pupils, and assisting with interventions and examinations where needed. You will also be expected to engage in ongoing professional development, uphold high standards of conduct, and play an active role in creating a supportive, inclusive and aspirational school environment.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
We value a school community that is inclusive, kind and respectful.
We have high expectations in everything we do and want our students to feel safe but challenged so that they can thrive as well equipped and confident school leavers.
We believe all young people have immense potential and we are ambitious for all our learners, we deliver an ambitious curriculum which is well supplemented by a strong enrichment offer.
We are a hard working ambitious school who pride ourselves in providing the very highest quality of education possible. Students attend Lavington from a wide typically rural area, as a school of choice for many we know how important it is that we have the very highest expectations for the young people that attend.
We focus on maintaining a calm and orderly environment where students feel safe to challenge themselves and learn from passionate and knowledgeable specialist teachers. Lavington is a school where students enjoy their learning and embrace opportunities to take part in varied extra-curricular activities.
The behaviour of our students is excellent and there are clear boundaries and expectations for all students, students report that poor behaviour is rare and where it occurs it is dealt with quickly and effectively.
“Pupils behave well and this supports good learning. They are taught to be kind to others. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils value their teachers and say how much they help them to learn. There is a calm, orderly and friendly atmosphere in classrooms and around the school.” Ofsted June 2023
Commitment to safeguarding
Lavington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this committment.