Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade E, (£25,989-£26,824 FTE)

Hours of work: 8.30am - 3.05pm - 27.5 hrs per week term time (part-time would also be considered – 8.30am - 12.00pm)

Contract type: Permanent

A bit about us:

At St. Paul's School in Chippenham, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community where every child is valued and nurtured. Our school motto, "Making a difference with kindness, creativity, and pride," is at the heart of everything we do. We take a child-centred approach to teaching and learning, ensuring that each pupil’s unique needs are met with compassion, respect, and excellence. We are also an OPAL school, committed to outdoor learning and play.

Due to a rising pupil intake and the exciting expansion of our mainstream provision, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our growing team. Flexibility to work across all key stages would be advantageous.

All about the role:

As a Teaching Assistant you must be committed and flexible, be able to support groups and individual children with their learning. Being able to work as part of a team is essential as well as being able to use your own initiative. The successful candidate will need excellent communication and liaison skills and will be closely supported by a class teacher and wider team.

We are keen to hear from individuals who are:

• patient, calm, organised and adaptable
• able to work as part of a team, as well as being able to use your own initiative.
• experienced and/or have the desire to work with children with additional needs.
• flexible and patient with high expectations for every child to achieve.
• lively, self-motivated and prepared to play a full role as a member of a strong committed team.
• enthusiastic, positive and forward looking with a sense of humour.

Candidates will need to demonstrate an ability to support pupils learning, self-esteem and behavioural development. Experience of supporting children with SEN in a school environment would be advantageous.

Find out more and apply:

To find out more about our school take a look at our school website - www.st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk and if you would like any further information please contact the school on 01249 653041.

To apply, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): Monday 6th July, 2026

Interview date: w/c 13th July, 2026

Commencement date: 1st September 2026

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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.