Hours of work: 25 hours per week Teaching Assistant in KS1 working primarily with children who have EHCPs; 3 hours per week Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA).
Contract: Fixed Term Teaching Assistant (reviewed in July 2025); permanent for MDSA hours.
Grade J or K depending on experience (J £23690 FTE, K £24,153 - £25,603 FTE).
We are a friendly primary school offering a caring and supportive environment to all children from Chippenham and the surrounding villages. It is a place where all pupils are valued and are encouraged to do their best, fulfil their potential and share their talents with others within a happy, relaxed atmosphere.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is inspirational, motivated and committed to helping children achieve their potential. You will be expected to provide support to individual students, small groups or work in whole class settings. If you believe that every child matters, enjoy motivating all learners to achieve their full potential, and work successfully within a team we would welcome your application.
Experience of working in a primary school is desirable. You must be well organised, positive, enthusiastic, calm and able to build good relationships with pupils whilst supporting and extending learning. Excellent communication skills along with the ability to use initiative and work independently are crucial. Competence in literacy and mathematics is essential.
More information about the school can be found on our school website and the Blue Kite Trust website here
Visits to the school are welcomed and arranged by appointment – please contact Sabrina de Winter in the school officeSt Peter’s CE Academy and The Blue Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, a Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of right to work in the UK.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Closing date: Thursday 23rd January 2025
Interview date: Friday 31st January 2025