Teaching Assistant - Chippenham (Chippenham)

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Job Description
Salary: Grade E points 6 - 8 (25,183 - 25,992 pro rata based on hours and weeks per year)
Actual salary 16,613 - 17,147
Hours: Up to 28.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - negotiable
Contract: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Abbeyfield School for further information.
Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent 'Good' Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that 'Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staff's workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all. As of 1 st July 2025, we will become an Academy, as part of the Athelstan Trust.
The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work within a highly motivated team who are fully committed to developing students to fulfil their potential. They will be required to support teachers in the classroom and students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Experience of working with students with various special educational needs, including those on the autistic spectrum (ASD) and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), would be an advantage as well as experience of managing positive behaviour.
Additional information
Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location, within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following:
Find out more and apply:
For a full information pack, please see our website under 'joining us' or contact reception on 01249 464500
Completed applications should be emailed to
Should you have a specific question regarding the post, please email Trudi Adams
Please note - We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.
Please note - Due to safeguarding, we ONLY accept completed application forms.
Closing date (and time): Wednesday 3 rd September 2025 at 9am
Interview date: w/c 8 th September 225
Commencement date: ASAP in September
Abbeyfield 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.
Recruitment pack
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Location:
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Job Type:
PartTime

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