Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/PAT/68321 in Corsham

Teaching Assistant at Pickwick Academy Trust

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/PAT/68321

Job Category: Professional & Support | Teaching Support

Location: Corsham Primary School, Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YW

Contract Type: Temporary / Permanent / Maternity Cover / Job Share

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £26,016.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date: Midday, Mon 30th Nov, 2026

Start Date: TBC

Positions Available: 1

About This Role

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Pickwick Academy Trust School (please check the list below)

Salary Range: £26,016 – 26,847 FTE (depending on type of TA)

Contract: Permanent / temporary / Part-time (hours to be agreed when a vacancy arises)

As an expanding and continuously developing Trust, Pickwick Academy Trust regularly creates new opportunities across our schools. We are therefore advertising Teaching Assistant roles on an ongoing basis, allowing us to connect with individuals interested in joining one of our 21 schools as opportunities arise.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven school community. While there may not always be an immediate start date at the point of application, suitable candidates will be contacted when a Teaching Assistant role becomes available that aligns with their experience, location preferences, and availability.

In addition to general Teaching Assistant roles, we also regularly have 1:1 Teaching Assistant opportunities, supporting individual pupils in line with school needs.

We are looking for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a friendly, inclusive school community and make a real difference in pupils’ lives. You will work alongside teachers and staff to support learning, build children’s confidence and independence, and contribute to a positive, nurturing environment.

We are seeking a candidate who enjoys helping children reach their full potential, can provide focused, personalised support, works collaboratively with colleagues and parents, and is proactive, adaptable, and committed to promoting inclusion and positive behaviour. Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm are essential to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This role offers the chance to be an integral part of the classroom, supporting a differentiated curriculum, delivering targeted interventions, and helping create a safe, engaging, and inspiring learning environment for all pupils.

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.

Contact details: If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer, Sylwia Hulbert on shulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

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

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust? You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly 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 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.

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.

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

PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST Sites Include:

• All Saints CE VC Primary School, Giles Lane, Bishop's Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NQ
• Alderbury and West Grimstead CofE Primary School, Firs Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD
• Aloeric Primary School, Saint Michael’s Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6HN
• Corsham Primary School, Pound Pill (SN13 9YW) and Broadwood (SN13 0LX) sites, Corsham, Wiltshire
• Gillingham Primary School, School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
• Gomeldon Primary School, Gomeldon, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6JZ
• Greentrees Primary School, Infant Site, Sycamore Drive, Bishopdown Farm, Salisbury, Wiltshire, WP1 3GZ and Junior Site, Saunders Avenue, Riverdown Park, Salisbury, SP1 3PG
• Ivy Lane Primary School, Ivy Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN15 1HE
• Longford Primary School, High Road, Britford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 4DS
• Ludwell Primary School, Coronation Close, Ludwell, Dorset, SP7 9ND
• Milton on Stour CofE (VA) Primary School, Milton on Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
• Pitton CofE (VA) Primary School, White Way, Pitton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1DT
• Princecroft Primary School, Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8NT
• Queen’s Crescent Primary School, Windsor Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QT
• St Andrew's CE VA Primary School, 16 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QX
• St George’s CofE (VA), Primary School, Church Track, Bourton, Dorset, SP8 5BN
• St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Primary School, New Street, Marnhull, Stuminster, Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ
• Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School, Summerlug, Winterbourne Earls, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6HA
• Winterslow CE (Aided) Primary School, Middle Winterslow, Winterslow, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1RD
• Woodford Valley C of E Primary Academy, Middle Woodford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6NR
• Wyke Primary School, Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH

Related Documents

• Person Specification - Teaching Assistant.pdf
• Pickwick Academy_Applicant Information Pack Feb 2026.pdf
• Reference Requirements For Apps.pdf
• Job Description – Teaching Assistant.pdf

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