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Teaching Assistant – Salisbury

Job Description

Salary: £25,185.00 – £26,824.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours of work: 21.25 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12:45pm (term time only). This equates to 0.49 FTE.

Contract type: Fixed Term role, ending July 2026.

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy for further information.

A bit about us:

Are you eager to work within a vibrant and forward-looking centre for learning?

Are you looking to grow within an aspirational and supportive staff team?

If the above resonates with you, an exciting opportunity has arisen in Salisbury for you to be part of the successful team shaping the Trust’s vision for education at our school, St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy.

Experienced TAs are encouraged to apply. We are equally keen on applications from people interested in a new career in education.

Located to the west of Salisbury, the heart of a vibrant new community, St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy is set in extensive grounds overlooking the Wiltshire countryside. The building has state of the art facilities including a multi-use hall, extensive sports facilities inside and out, a multi-functional studio, food-technology room and a purpose-built nursery setting.

St Peter’s is a welcoming and stimulating environment which enables all children to thrive. We have developed an active, exciting and fast-paced curriculum which stimulates, engages and stretches all children whilst engendering them with a lifelong love of learning. Through personalised learning and sky-high expectations, all children are able to flourish and experience success. We are a strong, caring and supportive school community where children are encouraged to be reflective and proactive learners.

We will be looking for a part time TA, 21.25 hours per week, to join our team in delivering an inclusive, world class learning experience for all our pupils. This is a Fixed Term role, ending July 2026. The hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12:45pm (term time only). This equates to 0.49 FTE.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Be expected to work closely with the class teacher and another teaching assistant within the classroom whilst supporting the pupil with their classroom learning and social communication skills.
  • Be proactive and committed to differentiating and adapting learning to suit the needs of individual children
  • Have some relevant experience supporting pupils within a school setting
  • Lead, inspire and motivate children
  • Have high expectations and excellent classroom practice
  • Have a desire to improve their own practice further

In return, we offer you:

  • Enthusiastic children
  • Willing, hardworking staff team
  • Supportive parents who are keen to be involved
  • A strong team of governors

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.
Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust – Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

Find out more and apply:

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145166/EDV-2025-SPCPA-87864

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

Closing date (and time): 9:00am, 20th Jan 2026

Interview date: 26t h Jan 2026

Commencement date: TBC

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 before appointment is confirmed.

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