Description Salary: Grade D (4) £12.65 per hour Hours of work: 27.5 hours Contract type: Specific Purpose This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Longleaze Primary School for further information. All about the role: We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our strong, friendly and motivated staff team. This is a specific purpose contract linked to a named pupil. If the child leaves the school, or no longer requires the support the contract will cease. You would be working with a KS1 child. You would also support the child with their Social and Emotional well-being needs. As a member of our team of valued Teaching Assistants you will work under the direction of our SENCo who your line manager will be. We invite applications from teaching assistants who have the qualities listed above, and: ideally have experience of working in a primary school are able to support children’s self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development. are patient, calm, organised and adaptable work well as part of a team are able to use their own initiative as well as take direction. are enthusiastic and have a positive outlook are creative and able to motivate children have excellent communication skills have a minimum of a Grade C, at GCSE for both English and Mathematics We offer you: delightful children supportive colleagues and Governing Body opportunities for professional development membership of Wiltshire Rewards Find out more and apply: A visit to our school is encouraged. For further details and an application form, please contact the School Office, Longleaze Primary School, Byron Avenue. Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8BA - FAO Bev Thompson, SENCO 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): 30 th June 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 2 nd July 2025 Commencement date: 1 st September 2025 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.