Job Description

Salary: £25,989 - £26,824 (37 hours, full time equivalent)

Hours of work: 25 hours, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Contract type: Permanent

A bit about us:

Sarum St Paul’s is a happy, nurturing and aspirational school where every child is supported to reach their full potential—intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially. We believe this is best achieved through strong partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. We are immensely proud of our children and all they accomplish; they reflect our ethos as confident, secure and resilient learners who embrace challenge and approach each day with curiosity and enthusiasm as part of their journey of discovery and understanding.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Classroom Assistant to join our team on a full time basis. Initially, the role will be based within our Year 4 cohort for Term 6; however, the successful candidate should be flexible and willing to work across any year group from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and adaptable individual to support pupils’ learning and development within a welcoming and supportive school environment.

All about the role(s):

We’d like teaching assistant(s) to join us who ………

We are seeking a committed and capable Classroom Assistant who:

• Has a solid educational background (including English and Maths) and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Brings experience of supporting children’s learning, ideally across a range of abilities, including those with additional needs
• Is confident in helping to raise pupil attainment, including delivering targeted support or catch-up interventions
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills
• Can contribute positively to classroom planning and work effectively under the direction of the class teacher
• Is a calm, patient, and consistent presence—able to build trust and respect with pupils through a gentle but firm approach
• Works well as part of a team, showing flexibility and a willingness to support the wider needs of the school
• Is supportive of, and sensitive to, the school’s Christian ethos

In return we offer………

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Commitment to professional development
• A school where children ‘love to learn through building friendship and faith’
• A Good Ofsted with Outstanding Personal Development (December 2024)
• A happy, caring Christian Ethos where everyone is valued (Excellent SIAMS Inspection March 2019)

Find out more and apply:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please call the school office on 01722 336459 or email admin@sarum-st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

To apply online please download the application formthen click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed forms and covering letter online.
Please note: CV's will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): Noon on 17th April 2026

Interview date: 23rd or 24th April 2026 (tbc)

Commencement date: 1st June 2026

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.

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