We are seeking to appoint a flexible, skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work within our team at Paxcroft Primary School. Candidates will ideally have a track record of working positively with primary-aged children and forming good relationships with teachers. For the successful candidate, this will be a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience in our setting. Visits to our site are encouraged and can be booked in through our school office.

The post holder will support children’s learning in class lessons, work with selected groups, support individuals with specific support plans and further the positive school experience of the pupils. We would also be looking to include an hour’s lunch supervision. Experience with particular Special Needs, eg autistic spectrum disorder, would be desirable.

We would expect that the successful applicant would be able to demonstrate, or be able to develop, the knowledge and skills to deliver interventions appropriate to children working behind expectations in this age range.

We are a happy school with a positive ethos, where the pupils care for each other and enjoy learning and the staff enjoy being part of a supportive and friendly team.

The position would be fixed term for the remainder of the academic year 2024/2025, with the potential for renewal based on staff structuring decisions to be made later in the academic year.

Please email any applications to the school office at admin@paxcroft.wilts.sch.uk.

Hours of work: 15 hours TA, mornings during term time only. Flexible working arrangements considered.

Contract type: Part time. Term Time. Fixed Term for academic year 24/25

Closing date (and time): Wednesday 18^th September at midday

Interview date: Monday 23^rd September

Commencement date: As soon as possible