Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Required December 2025

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable person to be a Teaching Assistant at our school. You will be required to help and support across the school, determined by the needs of the pupils in our school. The role is varied and you will be required to support pupils individually and in groups. For part of your role you will be required to deliver interventions and support in-line with pupil's individualised plans and also support the teacher to deliver teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

A unique exciting challenge to make your mark and be part of something exciting.

The opportunity to work as part of a Multi-Academy Trust that supports the well-being of its staff.

Commitment to your professional development.

Good induction procedures.

Welcoming, kind and polite children;

A supportive staff team.

Can you inspire, enthuse, motivate and support children?

Do you have what it takes?

We are seeking to employ someone who:

Is passionate about supporting children to access teaching and learning;

Is kind, caring and committed;

Is inclusive and understands that everybody deserves the chance to reach their full potential and to be the best that they can be;

Uses effective support strategies to challenge, motivate and inspire pupils;

Has high expectations of all children and themselves;

Welcomes the challenge to develop new skills.

You will:

Be kind, caring and committed;

Have high expectations that every child will reach their full potential and be keen to celebrate their success;

Be an exceptional practitioner, who can support our lovely children;

Have the enthusiasm to be part of a team.

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Please visit our website for further information about the Trust: www.kingalfredtrust.co.uk

And our schools:

www.pewsey.wilts.sch.uk

www.kingsgate.wilts.sch.uk

To download a job pack please visit:

https://www.kingsgate.wilts.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies

or contact the Administration Team on:

01980 669777

Tours of the school are warmly welcomed, and can be arranged by contacting the Administration Officer on the details above.

Hours of work: 26.5 hours per week (8.45am - 3pm) Term time only (Pay dependent on experience and is pro-rata)

Closing date (and time): Friday 28th November at noon

Interview date: 4th December 2025

Start Date: December 2025 /January 2026

Additional information

King Alfred Trust 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 Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.65-13.47 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person