Teaching Assistant

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

A bit about us

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. The Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our students. We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic. We aim to support their well-being and help them achieve their best.

All about the role

We are looking to recruit a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible at Fitzmaurice Primary School. The role is for 12.5 hours per week and will support a child both academically and emotionally. It is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027, term time plus one INSET

The successful candidate will be

• Able to carry out numerous roles under the guidance of class teachers to ensure that all pupils are well supported and make good progress.
• Able to make learning fun and accessible to children.
• Committed to the school family and ethos and willing to contribute to the life of the school.
• Flexible and adaptable, and open to new ideas and ways of working.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Happy to develop their own skills and knowledge, even if experienced.

Find out more and apply

Visits to our school are welcomed, our children and staff would be delighted to meet you before the formal interview process. Please telephone the school office on 01225 862162 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Please go to the vacancy details that are available on our website to submit your application.

Applications: Please return your application through the Palladian website: https://www.palladianacademytrust.com/ Then go to “work with us”, and click on Vacancies

Job description and person specification

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interviews: Afternoon Tuesday 6 October 2026

Commencement date: Once all pre-employment checks are completed

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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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