| Job vacancy title | Teaching Assistant |
| Non-teaching/teaching role | Non-teaching |
| School telephone number (including area code) | Back Lane, Aldbourne, Wiltshire. SN8 2BP |
| School telephone number (including area code) | 01672 540434 |
| School email address | LJamieson@stmichaelsaldbourne.co.uk |
| Number on roll | 206 |
| Salary | Grade D |
| Hours | Up to 3.5 days a week (Term Time Only) |
| Contract type | Fixed Term Contract (1 year) |
| Commencement date | 1st September 2022 |
| Advertisement closing date | Noon Wednesday 1st June 2022 |
| Interview date | TBC |
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our strong, friendly and motivated staff team.
As a Teaching Assistant you will work under the direction of the class teacher. Your duties will
include working with groups of children, supporting the needs of individual children and supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons, as well as lunchtime supervision of children.
The person may also be required to administer first aid. We invite applications from individuals who:
- Are able to support children’s self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
- Are patient, calm, organised and adaptable
- Work well as part of a team
- Are able to use their own initiative as well as take direction
- Are enthusiastic and have a positive outlook
- Are creative and able to motivate children
- Have excellent communication skills
Previous experience of working with children and knowledge of continuous provision, as well as
Early Years Foundation Stage, would be an advantage.
Ability to offer supply cover for unplanned absences in the TA team would be desirable.
Prospective applicants are most welcome to visit the school by appointment. For an application pack please contact the school using the contact details above.
St Michael’s is set in the rural village of Aldbourne, which is situated 15 minutes from Swindon,
Hungerford and Marlborough.
St Michael’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this
position you will be expected to apply for a fresh disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring
Service before appointment is confirmed.
