Teaching Assistant in Salisbury

Netheravon All Saints Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join its welcoming and vibrant team and provide support to KS2 pupils in its Year 4/5 class, starting in September 2026.

Working Hours: Part Time (26.25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days).

Located in the village of Netheravon, Wiltshire, we are a proud Church school, right at the heart of our community, where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow in every way—academically, spiritually, and personally. Our Christian values guide all we do, helping us to build a caring, respectful and inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired.

As a values-based school, we pride ourselves on the way in which our children grow in every sense during their time with us. Our staff encourage pupils to aim high and help them to develop their unique talents and skills through a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum. In 2023 we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and are proud to be part of Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

As a Teaching Assistant, you must be able to work across all age ranges within our school and be prepared to work flexibly to support children of all abilities, including those requiring SEN support, liaising with teachers and SENCO.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self‑motivated, dedicated and consistent;
• Enjoys working with children and can develop good working relationships with them;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Can be a strong team player as well as use your own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Has experience of supporting children’s learning.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01980-670339.

Closing Date: Monday 13th July 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 13th July 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.