About this role
Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 FTE (13.05 - £13.47 per hour)
Hours of work: 27.5 per week
Contract type: Temporary until July 2026
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Ludgershall Castle Primary School for further information.
A bit about us:
Ludgershall Castle Primary School is a friendly, welcoming school where we ‘Learn, Have Fun and Succeed.’ When Ofsted visied our school, and graded us as ‘GOOD’, it stated in their report that ‘Pupils talk with confidence about their learning and show determination to work hard.’ We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team as soon as possible.
All about the role:
The main duties of the role are as follows:
- Supporting pupils learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work.
- 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 Literacy and Mathematics strategy.
- Supporting the school, e.g. - assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids, e.g. computers and computer software, resources, indoor and outdoor play equipment, photographic equipment etc - helping to ensure the hygiene of the teaching environment in cases of sickness or soiling - administering minor First Aid under the guidance of a qualified person.
We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and professional to join our happy school.
Find out more and apply:
Please contact Helen Price on [email protected] for an application form and further details.
Closing date (and time): Wednesday 04 February at 09:00am
Interview date: W/C 09/02/2026
Commencement date: As soon as possible
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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Other facts
About Wiltshire Council
Our vision is to build stronger, more resilient communities and our core values underpin what we do, what we stand for and how we do things.
We deliver more than 350 services to the people of Wiltshire, from public health and social care to planning and street maintenance, schools and libraries.
We’re a forward-thinking council and we recognise a good idea can come from anyone, at any level. That’s why we encourage our people to be innovative and find new ways to tackle old issues. Our values support this and make us unique; we embrace change, treat everyone fairly and value diversity.
We focus on opportunities and possibilities, rather than limitations and promote flexible working. We want to ensure that we encourage a culture that places customers at its centre.
Join us and you will enjoy the chance to achieve your full potential and enjoy a truly fulfilling career in a beautiful part of the country.
What you'll do
- The Teaching Assistant will support pupils' learning in groups or one-on-one, assist with self-esteem and behavioral development, and provide physical care when needed. Additionally, the role involves supporting teachers and the curriculum, including the delivery of Literacy and Mathematics strategies.
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