Job Description

Applications can only be accepted on an approved application form, please visit the school website to download one.

Job advert

Do you share our belief that every child deserves the very best education?

Do you have the skills, experiences and insights to make a difference to the lives of our children?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking to appoint a part time Teaching Assistant, to support pupils and provide high quality teaching and learning opportunities for all our children. This is a fixed term maternity cover placement running until 22nd July 2026.

We are looking for applicants with:

- a good understanding of child development and high quality learning

- an interest in being involved in all areas throughout the school

- a calm and measured nature and a good sense of humour

Frogwell Primary School is a caring and highly inclusive one form entry mainstream school with a supportive and welcoming staff team. We pride ourselves on providing a highly nurturing environment that supports all children to be physically, emotionally, mentally and socially healthy. Our school also hosts a Resource Base for pupils with complex learning needs.

The post of part Teaching Assistant will be:

5.15 hours per day, for 2 days per week, term time only.

The hours will be 8:30am - 12.00pm. 1:30pm - 3:15pm

Midday Meals Supervisor:

The successful applicant will also be expected to join our Midday Meals Team. The hours for the post of Midday Meals Supervisor are 1 hour per day (from 12.00 - 1.00pm), for 2 days per week, term time only.

No experience is necessary, other than a desire to work with children. Training will be given to the successful applicant

Please visit our website for further information about the school www.frogwell.co.uk .

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - please contact the Admin Team to book a visit on 01249 652815 or admin@frogwell.wilts.sch.uk .

Hours of work: Part time 10.5 hours TA / 2 hours MDSA

Contract type: Fixed Term

Closing date (and time): 23.9.2025 12 noon

Interview date: 25th-26th September 2025

Commencement date: 3rd November 2025

Additional information

You must apply using the standard Wiltshire Council application form; CVs will not be accepted.

Frogwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 25,000.00-25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person