Teaching AssistantEDV/2025/AAWGCEPS/09312

Teaching Assistant

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a part-time Teaching Assistant,

based at Alderbury & Grimstead CE Primary School on a fixed-term contract.

Hours:

9.5 hours per week, 8.45am – 12.00noon, Tuesday to Thursday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).

Salary:

D4£24,404 pro rata per annum, actual salary £5251 per annum

Start date: 22nd April 2025

End date: 24th July 2025

Our School

Alderbury and West Grimstead School (AWGS) is located 4 miles east of Salisbury and enjoys a delightful semirural location. As a Church School, our Vision “Foundations for Life” is based on the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. We provide a caring and nurturing community and aim to give every child the best possible foundation for their life, both in terms of their academic achievements and pastoral care. The school has excellent links with the local community, through the parish churches and also through other community groups.

Role overview

We are looking to appoint a new member to our team for the role of Teaching Assistant at Alderbury & Grimstead CE Primary School.

As a Teaching Assistant, you must be committed and flexible, able to support groups and individual children with their learning. Being able to work as part of a team is essential, as well as using your own initiative. The successful candidates will need excellent communication and liaison skills and will be closely supported by a class teacher and wider team.

Duties will include:

1. Supporting pupils\’ learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work. The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil/s.
2. Supporting pupils\’ self-esteem, inclusion, and behavioural development.
3. Providing physical/personal care to pupils where required.
4. Supporting the teacher/s.
5. Supporting the curriculum – Support the delivery of the English and Mathematics curriculum along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.
6. Supporting the school, e.g., assisting with setting up, storing, retrieving, and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids.

We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised, and adaptable. A positive outlook and a sense of humour are essential.

What we offer:

1. Generous contributory pension provision.
2. Family-friendly policies.
3. Commitment to flexible working.
4. Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies.
5. Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff.
6. Strong central team committed to providing high levels of support for staff at all levels.
7. A People Strategy setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff.
8. A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, ensuring no one feels isolated.
9. Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles).
10. Free annual flu jab.
11. Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car).
12. Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets – available to Wiltshire schools).
13. Emergency Salary Advance Scheme.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact the Headteacher via recruitment@alderbury.wilts.sch.uk. We would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can get a flavour of our fabulous school! Please contact us at recruitment@alderbury.wilts.sch.uk, if you would like to arrange a visit.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (HR Recruitment Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk, who will be happy to help with your queries.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

How to apply

Closing date: 12.00noon on Wednesday 26th February 2025

Interview date: Friday 7th March 2025

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team. If you have worked in a school previously, please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference to come from someone within the leadership team, such as the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you\’ll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 15 schools as soon as they arise. It\’s a great way to ensure you\’re on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link: https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity.

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions, or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.

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