Teaching Assistant at Queen's Crescent School

About this Role 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Queen's Crescent School

Salary range: D4-D6, £26,016-£26,847

FTE

Actual Salary:£10,558 - £10,895 per annum

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

End date: This is an open-ended contract with no specified end date. The role will continue for as long as thenamed pupil remains at Queen's Crescent School and requires 1:1 support. The contract will end when the pupil leaves the school or when 1:1 support is nolonger required.

Working hours: 17 hours and 55mins per week, working 38weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.40am to 12.15pm

We're happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date:12noon on 21stSeptember 2026

Interview Date
: 29th September
2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

2nd November 2026

We are seeking to appoint acaring, committed and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team at Queen's Crescent School, providing dedicated support to a pupil to help them access learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with theclass teacher and wider staff team, you will provide tailored support in linewith the pupil's individual needs, including learning, behaviour and emotionalwellbeing. You will encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning, while supporting the pupil to participate fully in school life.

The role may also involve supporting a pupil with SEND, personal care or other specific needs where required. We are looking for a patient, calm and adaptable individual with excellent communication skills who can build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil and work effectively as part of the wider school team.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoya positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Queen's Crescent Schoolis a two-form entry primary school, based in Chippenham with over 400 pupils onroll across 14 classes. In 2014 the school became a single academy trustand subsequently joined Pickwick Academy Trust in 2017 as one of the four founding schools. Queen's Crescent is a vibrant school and our energetic,caring and positive staff are committed to providing the best primary education for all of our children.

Children learn best when they feel happy andsafe, so we aim to provide a nurturing environment that allows them to succeed but also feel safe to make mistakes along the way. In such an atmosphere,we believe that every child can achieve their full potential, irrespective ofability or background. Our curriculum is broad and balanced and delivered by means of stimulating learning enquiries that build on prior knowledge and skills, preparing each individual for the next phase of their education and life beyond school.

We are currently investing significantly in our IT infrastructure to support the delivery of the curriculum enabling our teachers to teach in new and dynamic ways which in turn results in fantastic outcomes for our children.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around ourschool.

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Emma Lobb SENCo at [email protected]We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around ourschool.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

You'll bejoining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care…