Description Salary: £24,880 (pro-rated from FTE of £25,876) Hours of work: 08.00 – 16.00 Monday to Friday, 50 weeks per year Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Margaret’s Prep for further information. A bit about us: St Margaret’s Prep is a co-educational day school for 180 pupils aged 2-11. Our pupils begin their journey in The Bluebird Nursery before progressing into the main school. In Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2), children learn in a single class and thereafter, two parallel classes at each year from Year 3 – Year 6. The school shares a 27-acre campus with St Mary’s, Calne. The school broadly follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the 2014 Primary National Curriculum in England; the children are assessed in line with national expectations and the Foundation Stage Profile, and take standardized tests from Y1-Y6, achieving well above the national averages. However, there is much more on offer. In addition to the academic side of life, there is a rich programme of Music, PE, Drama and Art. Class Teachers deliver a broad curriculum with ICT, Sport, Music, Art and MFL being taught by specialists. We want our pupils to achieve their potential in every aspect and play a full part in the life of the school. Above all, we want happy, independent and confident children! The facilities offer first class opportunities to challenge and stimulate the children in their learning. Classes are housed in attractive purpose-built teaching rooms linked to the original Victorian building. There are specialist teaching rooms for Computing, Music, Languages and Art/Design & Technology, whilst The Southwell Hall offers a large space for assemblies, drama and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. In addition, we share several facilities with St Mary’s; a dining room, Chapel, Science laboratories, an indoor swimming pool, sports hall and a range of sports courts and playing fields. Our after-school club ‘Maggots’ provides wrap-around care from 7:30am until 8:15am and from 4:00pm until 6pm. Alongside this, we have the Maggots Holiday Club which is open during all school holidays bar Bank Holidays and the Christmas break which is accessible to the whole school community. The children enjoy the benefit of fresh air and exercise in an extensive environment which includes fields, playgrounds, swings and other play equipment. Maintaining a happy, purposeful atmosphere is of paramount importance, as this will allow the pupils the best opportunity to develop into well-rounded, confident children. It is vital that the pupils and the staff at St Margaret’s feel that their lives here are enriched and rewarding. All about the role: Nursery TAs at St Margaret’s work under the day-to-day supervision of the Head of Early Years who is responsible for supporting them in all aspects of the academic and pastoral education provided for children. Specific roles and responsibilities will be determined by the Head of Early Years and may change in line with school development and pupil need. The TA role is a full-time salaried position, working 50 contracted weeks per year with associated bookable holiday allocation. Holiday can be booked, with agreement, in term time or school holiday time. Attendance for staff training and classroom preparation during the holidays is expected. Personal Qualities It is expected that the successful candidate will possess most of the following qualities: Level 3 Childcare Qualification. To be familiar with the EYFS Statutory Guidance, Ofsted and ISI guidelines and recommendations of good practice and to assist in their implementation. Experience of working in a day care environment. A commitment to provide a high standard of education for children. A caring approach to the children in their care. A friendly and approachable manner and the ability to interact well with all stakeholders. Good communication skills, both written and oral. An understanding of and commitment to inclusion and diversity. A sound level of ICT competence and use in the classroom and in administration. A sense of humour. The ability to work in a team. 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year, 08.00-16.00 Monday - Friday (to include a paid lunch break where lunch is provided). Salary will be offered on SA13 salary point, £24,880 (pro-rated from FTE of £25,876) Holiday allocation to book leave in term time or in school holidays, with prior agreement from line manager. Find out more and apply: Further information about our school community can be viewed on the following website: https://www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk/ In order to ensure that all applicants are assessed equally and fairly, and to ensure compliance with our safer recruitment procedures, applications will only be accepted on a school application form. Receipt of an application will be acknowledged as soon as possible. To apply, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered. Closing date (and time): 0900 Friday 4th July 2025 Interview date: Friday 11th July 2025 Commencement date: TBC All members of staff are expected to have proper regard for the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures which includes undertaking necessary training. An enhanced DBS check is required for every member of school staff, this will be carried out by the school on appointment of a new staff member. For information, extracts from the school’s Child Protection policy are appended on the final page of this document. 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.