1 : 1 Teaching Assistant at Queen's Crescent School in Chippenham

About this Role

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Queen's Crescent School

Salary range: D4-D6, £26,016-£26,847FTE

Actual Salary:£10,558 - £10,895 per annum

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

End date: This is an open-endedcontract with no specified end date. The role will continue for as long as thenamed pupil remains at Queen's Crescent School and requires 1:1 support. Thecontract will end when the pupil leaves the school or when 1:1 support is nolonger required.

Working hours: 17 hours and 55mins per week, working 38weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.40am to 12.15pm

We're happy to talk flexible workingoptions in regards to all our roles

Closing date:12noon on 21stSeptember 2026

Interview Date: 29th September2026

Anticipated Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint acaring, committed and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team atQueen's Crescent School, providing dedicated support to a pupil to help themaccess learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with theclass teacher and wider staff team, you will provide tailored support in linewith the pupil's individual needs, including learning, behaviour and emotionalwellbeing. You will encourage independence, confidence and positive engagementwith learning, while supporting the pupil to participate fully in school life.The role may also involve supporting a pupil with SEND, personal care or otherspecific needs where required. We are looking for a patient, calm and adaptableindividual with excellent communication skills who can build a positive andtrusting relationship with the pupil and work effectively as part of the widerschool team.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and personspecification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouragedto reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoya positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Our School

Queen's Crescent Schoolis a two-form entry primary school, based in Chippenham with over 400 pupils onroll across 14 classes. In 2014 the school became a single academy trustand subsequently joined Pickwick Academy Trust in 2017 as one of the fourfounding schools. Queen's Crescent is a vibrant school and our energetic,caring and positive staff are committed to providing the best primary educationfor all of our children. Children learn best when they feel happy andsafe, so we aim to provide a nurturing environment that allows them to succeedbut also feel safe to make mistakes along the way. In such an atmosphere,we believe that every child can achieve their full potential, irrespective ofability or background. Our curriculum is broad and balancedand delivered by means of stimulating learning enquiries that build on priorknowledge and skills, preparing each individual for the next phase of theireducation and life beyond school. We are currently investingsignificantly in our IT infrastructure to support the delivery of thecurriculum enabling our teachers to teach in new and dynamic ways which in turnresults in fantastic outcomes for our children.

We warmlywelcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around ourschool.

Contact details

If yourequire any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact EmmaLobb SENCo at [email protected]We would love to hear from you, we warmlywelcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around ourschool.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline ifsufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You'll bejoining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care forevery learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise,strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scaleallows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to helpyou succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeingtruly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our visionis to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelonglearnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff tojoin our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is toattract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As aDiversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from allbackgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications fromunderrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustmentsfor disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For anyapplication support, please contact [email protected]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcomepeople from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues whocan work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion,enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, workingrespectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positiveenvironment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupilsand colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here,what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoybeing part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, andambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

Safeguarding

PickwickAcademy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors,trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Pleasenote that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Assuch, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions,cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered "spent." Anenhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to thecommencement of any employment.

Referenceswill be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be usedduring the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes workingwith children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it isyour current or most recent position. If you currently work in a PickwickAcademy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps inemployment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of theapplication form.

Inaccordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our saferrecruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for allshortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly availableinformation to help assess a candidate's suitability to work with children.Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be askedto clarify aspects of their online presence.