Job Description

Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Playworker

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit two permanent members of staff to perform the roles of both a part-time Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Playworker,

based at Corsham Primary School (Broadwood site).

Both roles are interlinked so if the employee resigns from one they will have to resign from the other one at the same time too.

Hours:

Teaching Assistant - 24.6 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).

Lunchtime Playworker - 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).

Working pattern:

Teaching Assistant - Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 12.15pm and 1.45pm to 3.10pm

Lunchtime Playworker - Monday to Friday, 12.15pm to 1.15pm

30min lunch will be taken before or after pupil lunchtime - 1145-1215 or 1.15-145

Salary:

Teaching Assistant-

D4-D6 24,404- 25,183 pro rata per annum, actual salary 13,598 - 14,032 per annum

Lunchtime Playworker-

B2 23,656 pro rata per annum, actual salary 2679 per annum

Start date:

3rd September 2025

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.

Role overview

We are looking to appoint two new members to our team to perform the role of both Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Playworker at Corsham Primary School.

As a Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Playworker you must be committed and flexible, be able to support groups and individual children with their learning. Being able to work as part of a team is essential as well as being able to use your own initiative. The successful candidates will need excellent communication and liaison skills and will be closely supported by a class teacher and wider team.

Duties will include:

Supporting pupils learning. The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil/s Supporting pupils self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development Supporting a child with diabetes Provide physical/personal care to pupils where required Supporting the teacher/s Supporting the curriculum - Support the delivery of the English and Mathematics curriculum along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school. Support the schoole.g.assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids.
We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential, as well as being able to use your own initiative.

A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential.

The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

What we offer:

Generous contributory pension provision

Family friendly policies

Commitment to flexible working

Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

A People Strategy setting out the Trust's commitments and initiatives to support staff

A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

Free annual flu jab

Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average 4k saving on a standard new car)

Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

Cycle scheme

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Contact details:

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Parker (Headteacher at Broadwood site) at HeadBW@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk.We would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can get a flavour of our fabulous school! Please contact Miss Jess Blake at broadwood@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk , if you would like to arrange a visit.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

How to apply

Please go to the vacancy section on our website

www.corshamprimary.co.uk

(This is shown under "News & Events, Vacancies) or alternatively use the following lin

k

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136630/EDV-2025-CPS-51768

Closing date:

12.00noon on Friday 27th June 2025

Interview date:

Thursday 3rd July 2025

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, such as the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to

sign up for our Talent Pool

. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link

https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/

to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,404.00-25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 29.6 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Expected start date: 03/09/2025