Job Description

Salary: £13.05-£13.47 per hour

Hours of work: 22 hours per week, across 4 days

Contract type: Temporary - Maternity Cover

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Hilmarton Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Hilmarton Primary school is a small village school of four mixed age classes situated between Calne and Lyneham. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and commitment to the wellbeing of all. Our children enjoy coming to school and behave well. Our staff work hard to provide an enriching and engaging curriculum.

All about the role:

This is a maternity leave contract starting September and ending upon the return of the present post holder. You will be joining our enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and teaching assistants. The post will require you to support specific children to engage in activities and to socialise with other children. You will work under the guidance of the classteacher and SENCo. Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who will be:

• A proactive team-player, committed to the school ethos and continuous improvement
• Flexible and hardworking
• Able to motivate and challenge learners
• Dedicated to ensuring that children thrive

Find out more and apply:

Visits are warmly welcomed please contact Nikki or Emma on 01249 760602 to book an appointment or contact Sam Churchill, Headteacher for more information head@hilmarton.wilts.sch.uk

Closing date (and time): 15th July 2026 5pm

Interview date: 17th July 2026

Commencement date: September 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.

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.

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