Teaching Assistant at Corsham Primary School
Job Reference: EDV/2026/CPS/16676
Location: Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YW
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Term: Part-Time
Salary: £26,016.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £17,679 - £18,243 per annum
Hours Per Week: 30 hours per week
Weeks Per Year: 38 weeks per year
Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027
Closing Date: Midday, Mon 19th Oct, 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions Available: 1
About This Role
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and flexible individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant at Corsham Primary School (Pound Pill site). You will work closely with class teachers to support children’s learning and development. The role involves contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom, supporting learning through a range of activities, and working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals where appropriate. Strong communication skills, patience, initiative, and a commitment to helping every child achieve their potential are essential.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.
Working Hours and Pattern
Working hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days).
Working Pattern: Teaching Assistant – 8.40am – 3.10pm (30 min unpaid lunchbreak – time tbc).
We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles.
Our School
Corsham Primary School is located in the picturesque Wiltshire market town of Corsham, near Bath, and is arranged over two sites located at either side of the town. Pound Pill site offers 14 classes and the Broadwood site houses 10 classes, both supporting children from Reception to Year 6. At Corsham Primary, we believe that All children matter and have the right to the very best, in order to fulfil their potential. Our happy Corsham Primary family prides itself on having high expectations for learning and behaviour, enabling everyone to enjoy learning and succeed. Our school values of ‘Caring, Positive and Stimulating’, underpin our ethos, alongside a broad and balanced enquiry-led curriculum which challenges children to be curious. Corsham Primary was one of the original founding schools to create Pickwick Multi Academy Trust in August 2017 and strongly believes in a collaborative approach to learning that encourages the sharing of best practice to enhance the education and outcomes of all the children in our Trust.
We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
Benefits
- 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 schemeCycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing career and professional development
Vision and Mission
Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.
Diversity & Inclusion
As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
What We Value In Our Team
At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and 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, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Talent Pool
You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page.
Contact Details
Mrs Jak Stevens, Office Manager
JStevens@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk
Safeguarding Statement
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.
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 recruitment procedures, 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 their online presence.
Related Documents
- Pickwick Academy_Applicant Information Pack Version May 2025.pdf
- Reference Requirements For Applicants.pdf
- Job Description Teaching Assistant – CPS – July 2026.pdf
- Person Specification Teaching Assistant – July 2026.pdf
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Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/CPS/16676 in Corsham employer: Pickwick Academy Trust
Pickwick Academy Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff while fostering a nurturing environment for young learners. With flexible working hours, a robust pension scheme, and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant community of Alderbury.
