Salary: £25,989 - £28,598 pro rata (depending on experience)

Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm

Contract type: Temporary (whilst the pupil is at Heddington) – Term Time only, paid over 43.7 weeks a year

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Heddington CE Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Do you have a passion for SEND and inclusivity? Are you looking for a change and new challenge? Want to feel like a valued member of a team where your opinion and input really counts, where you can really make a difference? Why not come and have a look to see what we can offer at Heddington CE Primary School.

Ofsted said in October 2024, ‘Heddington Church of England Primary is a school where inclusivity shines through. Staff ensure that each pupil is considered in everything they do. They are extremely proud to work at the school.’

SIAMS said in March 2024, ‘Everyone is welcomed and supported as a valued and unique individual, directly reflecting the vision. Extremely positive relationships are the result of this and are a key strength of this school.’

We are a very popular school in the local area and currently have 75 children on roll. We boast wonderful grounds and surrounding area. Our staff provide a caring and dedicated setting and each are committed to delivering a high standard of education and social development for all of our pupils within a supportive Christian environment. Everything we do is for the benefit of the children.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work at Heddington from 23rd February 2026 (or as soon as practically possible afterwards) helping to support two pupils of differing need. One pupil is a Year 1 and requires support with cognition, learning, pastoral and developmental. The second is a Year 3 who requires support with learning, physio, movement, sensory and hoisting. The position will be; Monday to Friday – 8.30am – 3.30pm. 

Please feel free to contact us to discuss this further and state on your application which position you are intested in being considered for. 

All about the role:

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent role model who is able to work calmly under pressure. 
• Have knowledge of / experience in manual handling or a desire to undertake the training. 
• Be committed to inclusivity.
• Be an effective team player, able to work cooperatively with others. 
• Have good organisational skills. 
• Have extreme patience and the ability to see ‘little wins’. 
• Follow school policies effectively.
• Have experience with working with pupils with SEND.
• Have a passion for assisting children in fulfilling their potential.
• Be an excellent communicator, committed to the team and school community as a whole.
• Prepared to take an active role in the life of the school. 
• Be fun loving and have a sense of humour. 

If you think this could be you, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. We welcome applications from experienced teaching assistants and those looking to enter the profession. Complete training and support will be provided. 

Find out more and apply:

We would encourage you to take a look at our website www.heddington.wilts.sch.uk to answer any immediate questions and to access the recruitment pack which contains application form and specific information about the position.

We would be delighted to show you around the school and ensure that you will be made to feel very welcome by staff and pupils alike. 

Please contact Marie Hall (Finance and Admin Officer) or Ashley Martin (Headteacher) for further details on 01380 850489 or e-mail [email protected] for a recruitment pack.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date (and time): 3pm Tuesday 3rd February

Interview date: Friday 6th February

Commencement date:  24th February 2026 (or as practically possible after)

Heddington Primary 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 full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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