Teaching Assistant

Salary: £12.65 - £13.05 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours of work: 27.5 hours/week (08.50 - 15.20), term time only

Contract type: Temporary until 31st August in the first instance.

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. 

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.

All About The Role:

The Governors are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our happy and committed team. The post provides an excellent opportunity for anyone with previous experience or hoping to widen their horizons and offers 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, be enthusiastic, caring and willing to learn.

A sense of humour and the ability to be flexible is essential!

The Teaching Assistant would be asked to work across the Key Stage 2 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.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Able to inspire and motivate 
• Understanding that all children are different and are individuals in their own right 
• Committed to developing the whole child through creative and active learning
• A team player with a sense of humour 
• Understanding and sympathetic towards the aims and ethos of a Church School. 

Find Out More And Apply:

For application forms phone the Finance Officer Jenna Tiley or email 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: Monday 6th October 2025 @ 12:00

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Interview date:  Wednesday 9th October 2025

Commencement date:  Monday 3rd November 2025 

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.

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