Job Description

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Priestley Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

At Priestley Primary School, we aim to help families develop communicative, competent, confident young people who are more than ready for the next challenge in their educational journey. We are committed to academic standards to ensure children have better life chances, whilst believing that it is vitally important not to lose sight of the child as an individual, so we foster social learning and develop children's interests by providing opportunities and experiences.

A bit about the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and supportive team at a rapidly developing school of 274 children in Calne, Wiltshire, which received a Good judgment from Ofsted in July 2024. Come and join us as soon as you can.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA), to work with children with additional needs, to further complement the range of skills we currently have on our team of dedicated staff. Decisions about deployment will follow a professional dialogue based on the needs of the school.

The TA role is very varied and can involve supporting the whole class, groups and individuals as required.

Our ideal candidate will:

Be willing to work in all areas of the school from Reception through to KS2.

Have high expectations of themselves and the pupils.

Have a commitment and enthusiasm for our school vision and ethos.

Be passionate about improving learning opportunities for all children.

Be someone who enjoys a challenge and can bring passion and drive to all aspects of school life.

Be interested in working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, as well as with children with disabilities.

Be required to carry out personal care for some of the children, which may involve toileting and stoma care. Training will be provided for the stoma care element of this role.

Be able to promote inclusion positively.

Be able to form and foster the characteristics of effective learning.

Be committed to valuing and supporting the development of each child.

Flexible, enthusiastic and energetic, with a strong commitment to teamwork working alongside others.

Be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing with children and adults alike.

The following would also be preferable, but not essential:

Experience in speech and language.

We recognise and value the contribution every single member of our staff makes to our school, and in return we offer:

An excellent working environment, with access to the resources you will need to create exceptional learning opportunities.

Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn.

A clear vision with purpose and values that are supported by all our staff.

Free parking on site.

A candidate pack, together with application form, can be downloaded from our website

www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk

.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To make an appointment, please telephone the school office on
01249-812608, or email:

admin@priestley.wilts.sch.uk

.

Also, to find out more about our school, visit the school's website at:

www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk

Hours of work: 31.25 hours per week (8.30am to 3.15pm) -

includes hour unpaid lunch break.

Contract type: Initially 1 Year Fixed Term

Closing date (and time): Friday 27 June - midday

Interview date: Wednesday 9 July

Commencement date:

ASAP

Find out more and apply:

If you require any further information please either call the school office on 01249 812608 or email droyal@priestley.wilts.sch.uk.

To apply please visit the school website and download the application form and return to droyal@priestley.wilts.sch.uk. Please note CV's will not be accepted. Your application must be on an application form

.

This 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check

and online search

before appointment is confirmed.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 12.65 per hour

Expected hours: 31.25 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: TA062025