Teaching Assistant

Whitesheet C of E Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming village school with a strong sense of community, where every child is valued, encouraged, and supported to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated, friendly team for 30 hours a week (term-time only on a fixed term contract until 31/8/2027). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and is committed to making a positive difference in their educational journey. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help create a nurturing and engaging learning environment where children feel confident, happy, and motivated to succeed. Key responsibilities include: - Supporting teaching and learning activities across the school. - Working with individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning and development. - Helping children to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals. - Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting children's emotional wellbeing. - Assisting with the preparation of classroom resources and learning activities. - Promoting the school's Christian values and inclusive ethos. - Contributing positively to the life of our small school community. About You We are looking for someone who: - Is passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive. - Enjoys building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families. - Has a caring, patient, and nurturing approach. - Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Is flexible, enthusiastic, and able to work as part of a team. - Has high expectations for all children and believes every child can succeed. - Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting would be desirable, but most importantly, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm, kindness, and a genuine desire to support children's learning and development. What We Offer - The opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive village school. - A caring community with strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families. - Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning. - A dedicated and welcoming staff team. - Opportunities for professional development and training. - A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day. Visiting us If you would like to come and have a look around the school or if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in contact on 01747 840394 or email nbird@dsat.org.uk. Safeguarding Statement Whitesheet C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. If you are passionate about supporting children and would like to become part of our close-knit school community, we would love to hear from you. Closing date We encourage early applications and may close the advert early if we have enough applicants. We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.  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 number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.