Teaching Assistant

Salary: D4- D6 £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata, actual salary - £14,975 - £15,453 per annum

Hours: 26.25 hours per week, 8.40am – 12.00 noon plus 1.00pm to 2.55pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).

Contract: Temporary Fixed until August 2026

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Pickwick Academy Trust for further information.

A Bit About Our School:

Queen’s Crescent School is a two-form entry primary school, based in Chippenham with over 400 pupils on roll across 14 classes.  In 2014 the school became a single academy trust and subsequently joined Pickwick Academy Trust in 2017 as one of the four founding schools. Queen’s Crescent is a vibrant school and our energetic, caring and positive staff are committed to providing the best primary education for all of our children. 

Children learn best when they feel happy and safe, so we aim to provide a nurturing environment that allows children to succeed but also feel safe to make mistakes along the way.  In such an atmosphere, we believe that every child can achieve his or her full potential, irrespective of ability or background.   

Our curriculum is broad and balanced, delivered by means of stimulating learning enquiries that build on prior knowledge and skills, preparing each individual for the next phase of their education and life beyond school.  We are currently investing significantly in our IT infrastructure and technology to support the delivery of the curriculum enabling our teachers to teach in new and dynamic ways which in turn results in fantastic outcomes for our children.

What We Offer:

• Generous contributory pension provision 
• Family friendly policies
• Commitment to flexible working; 
• Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies
• Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff
• Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels 
• People Strategy in place setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff
• A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated
• Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)
• Free annual flu jab
• Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)
• Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)
• Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

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 candidates will need excellent communication and liaison skills and will be closely supported by a class teacher and wider team.

Duties Will Include:

• Supporting a pupil learning 1:1 work. The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil.
• Supporting pupils self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
• Provide physical/personal care to pupils where required
• Supporting the Teacher/s 
• Supporting the curriculum - Support the delivery of the English and Mathematics curriculum along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.
• Support the school e.g. assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids.

We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential, as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential.

Find out more and apply 

Please go to the vacancy section on our website www.queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk or alternatively use the following link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141272/EDV-2025-QCS-97955

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mr James Essam (Headteacher) at admin@queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk . We would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can get a flavour of our fabulous school!  Please contact Mr James Essam (Headteacher) at admin@queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk , if you would like to arrange a visit.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries. 

Talent Pool
If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests.  Please use the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.

• Closing date: 9am on 7th October 2025
• Interviews date: 16th October 2025
• Commencement Date: ASAP

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. 

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all.  Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023

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