At a Glance
- Tasks: Support early learners in a vibrant school environment and foster their love for learning.
- Company: Join Wyke Primary School, part of the caring Pickwick Academy Trust community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, excellent pension, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds; diversity is valued here.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while working in a supportive and inclusive team.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and ability to nurture young minds.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 25989 £ per year.
About this Role
Salary: Dorset Grade 5, paypoint 4-6, £25,583 - £25,989 per annum (DOE) FTE Actual Salary: £18,919 - £19,219 per annum (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Permanent. 32.5 hours per week
Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 9th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 17th September 2026
Job summary
Wyke Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and high-quality Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a committed individual who brings creativity, vision and a genuine passion for supporting early learning, alongside a strong belief in nurturing every child to achieve their full potential. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a happy, thriving and successful school community. You will work as part of a dedicated and supportive staff team who collaborate closely to deliver engaging and high-quality learning experiences. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting our youngest learners, helping them to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
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.
Our Vision for the children at Wyke Primary School is to leave our care with a life-long love of learning, a curious and enquiring mind, resilience, integrity and a self-belief which gives them the confidence to embrace challenge.
Contact details
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Lia Amery, School Business Manager on [email protected] We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
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
- Retail 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 learners, 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 [email protected]
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.
If you have used My NewTerm previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities; External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher. 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.
Teaching Assistant at Wyke Primary School in Gillingham employer: Wyke Primary School
At Pickwick Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment. As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Wyke Primary School, you will benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. Join us in our mission to empower children and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working policies, employee support services, and a collaborative culture that values every team member's contribution.
