Description Salary: £2 5,185 - £25, 989 pro rata (actual salary £12,223 - £12,593) Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks of the year (term time only) Contract: Fixed term until 31 st August 2026 (There may be an opportunity to increase the hours and to extend the contract length) A bit about us: Semley CE VA Primary School, is vibrant and welcoming, set in a beautiful village near Shaftesbury on the Dorset / Wiltshire border, and graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted (May 2023). We are very proud of our children who live out the school values whilst enjoying learning and challenging themselves both inside and outside the classroom. All about the role: We have a role for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated pool of TAs who provide invaluable support to our children. The successful candidates will be confident in supporting all areas of the curriculum and work confidently with a 1:1, small group interventions or with the whole class. This role will predominantly involve working with an individual child or a couple of children within the classroom. Ideally they will have previous experience of supporting learning within the classroom but most importantly will be adaptable, patient and enjoy working as part of a team. Find out more and apply: We would welcome a visit to the school so you can come and get a feel for our school and ethos. Please do contact the office to arrange a visit or with any queries. Contact Details: admin@semley.wilts.sch.uk or 01747 830427 To apply online 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): 3pm Thursday 25 th September Interview date: Thursday 2 nd October Commencement date: ASAP 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. Job Description Person Specification