Teaching Assistant

Salary: Wilts Grade D/E depending on experience - £13.48 - £14.36 per hour  

Hours of work: 5 days per week (Monday – Friday), timings: 08:40 to 15.10hrs (includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch break) Term-time only with inset days on request

Contract: Fixed Term and 1:1 available
A bit about us:
Kiwi School is situated on the edge of the beautiful Salisbury Plain, near Bulford and Amesbury and is wonderfully unique in its characteristics.
All about the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a warm, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students with their learning across the school including within the school’s Resource Base.  Key responsibilities include supporting students learning, either in lessons, small groups or through 1:1 work as well as supporting the development of their self-esteem, inclusion and behaviour. A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best and a shared belief in our inclusive ethos is expected of all staff.

There will be Midday Supervisor duties attached to the role.

We will consider applications from candidates who have other relevant experience and can provide training and/or the possibility of an apprenticeship.

Find out more and apply:
To apply, please download the application form and click ‘apply now’ below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online.
CV's will not be considered.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
To make an appointment please telephone the School Office on 01980 632364 or e-mail hr@kiwi.wilts.sch.uk
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job vacancy earlier.
Closing date (and time):  Midday, Friday 06th November 2026
Interview date: TBC
Commencement date: As soon as possible
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.