1:1 Teaching Assistants at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock in Salisbury

About this Role

1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Andrews CofE Primary School

Salary: Grade D pay point 4-6,£26,016 - £26,847 per annum (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: £5,892 - £6,081 per annum (DOE) pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 10 hours per week (5 x afternoons)

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 20thSeptember 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Job summary;

We have an excitingopportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to join us as a TeachingAssistant to support a named pupil on a 1:1 basis at St Andrews CofE PrimarySchool.

The ideal candidatewill be dedicated, adaptable, and able to support both individual pupils andgroups in their learning. Strong teamwork skills are essential, along with theability to work independently when required.

Successful applicantswill possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will receiveguidance and support from the class teacher and the wider school team.

Full details of the role can befound in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant willsupport a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, worktogether toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, andbuild relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Our School

AtSt. Andrew's, we believe that every child is special and has their own uniquetalents. Our dedicated and caring team work hard to create a happy, safe, andstimulating environment where our school values are embedded in our daily life.We want every child to feel confident to learn, explore, and reach their fullpotential, guided by love, honesty, and respect. We encourage curiosity,celebrate effort, and foster a love of learning that will stay with our pupilsthroughout their lives.

Ifyou require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contactDazz Budgell, School Business Manager on dbudgell@pickwickacademytrust.org

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You'll be joining atrusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for everylearner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strongprofessional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allowsus to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help yousucceed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing trulymatters, 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 vision is toprovide 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 a Diversity &Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds andexperiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresentedgroups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled,neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support,please contact support@pickwickacademytrust.org

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 foreach school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

If you have used My NewTerm previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to updateit with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;

• External applicants should nominate their line manager; if theyhave previously worked in a school, this reference must come from theHeadteacher.




• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.




• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)




• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trustis fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees andvolunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that thisrole is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, allapplicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions,warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered \"spent.\" An enhanced DBScheck will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of anyemployment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 and our safer recruitmentprocedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate's suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of your online presence.