Teaching Assistant

Salary: £12.65 - £13.05 per hour

Hours of work: 27.5 hours/week (08.50 -15.20 with an hour break during the day), term time only. Part-time option available

Contract: 1 year temporary contract

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Stratford-sub-Castle Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Stratford-sub-Castle C E VC Primary School is a small village school set in beautiful countryside, close to the historic city of Salisbury. We pride ourselves on our warm and nurturing environment where children and adults are encouraged to be the very best they can be.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, committed, and hardworking, has a good sense of humour, is able to work as part of a team and will support the ethos of the school.

All about the role:

The Governors are looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our happy and committed team. The posts provide an excellent opportunity for anyone with previous experience or hoping to widen their horizons, and offer the opportunity to work with some great people; children, parents and colleagues!

It is essential to have energy, the ability to communicate well, form good relationships, show initiative, and be enthusiastic, caring and willing to learn.
A sense of humour and the ability to be flexible is essential!

The Teaching Assistants would be asked to work across the primary age range, but must also have the ability, flexibility and interest to work with all ages. You may also work with individual children and small groups as and when required. You will also be required to support the children on the playground at lunchtime. An interest in supporting children with SEND is an advantage.

A full time post is 27.5 hours per week, working from 08:50 until 15:20 per day, with an hour break during the day. A part-time option of either 3 or 4 days is also available. Please specify your desired hours when you initially make contact with the school.

We can offer you:

• children who are eager to learn, have positive attitudes and who love coming to school
• the opportunity to work in an encouraging and creative environment
• opportunities for personal and professional development
• a supportive and friendly team of colleagues.

We are looking for someone:

• who is able to inspire and motivate
• understands that all children are different and are individuals in their own right
• committed to developing the whole child through creative and active learning
• who is a team player with a sense of humour
• with an understanding of and sympathy towards the aims and ethos of a Church School.

Please do come and visit us if you are able.

Find out more and apply:

For application forms phone the Finance Officer Jenna Tiley or e-mail her at finance@stratford-sub-castle.wilts.sch.uk
Visits are encouraged – please come and have a look around if you are interested in applying.
Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England VC Primary School, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury, Wilts. SP1 3LL.
Telephone number 01722 327227.

Closing date (and time): Friday 3 July 2026 (midday)

Interview date: W/C 6 July 2026

Commencement date: Tuesday 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.

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