| Job title: | Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term) |
| School: | St Michael’s CofE (Aided) School |
| School address: | Back Lane, Aldbourne, Wiltshire SN8 2BP |
| School telephone number: | 01672 540434 |
| School email address: | admin@stmichaelsaldbourne.co.uk |
| Number on rol: | 201 |
| Contract Type: | Fixed Term – 12 months |
| Salary: | Grade D – £11.98 a hour |
| Hours: | Monday – Friday (8:35am – 3:15pm) – Term time only – Part time hours considere |
| Commencement date: | September 2024 |
| Advertisement closing date: | 10am Monday 8th July 2024 |
| Interview date: | TBC |
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our strong, friendly and motivated staff
team, on a fixed term contract.
In return, we can offer the opportunity to be a member of the very happy St Michael’s staff team who are friendly and supportive.
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 able to use their own initiative as well as take direction
- Are patient, calm, organised and adaptable Work well as part of a team
- Are enthusiastic and have a positive outlook Are creative and able to motivate children
- Have excellent communication skill
Previous experience of working with children and knowledge of continuous provision, Early Years
Foundation Stage as well as special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) would be an
advantage, but not essential.
St Michael’s is set in the rural village of Aldbourne, which is situated 15 minutes from Swindon,
Hungerford and Marlborough. 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 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
