1:1 Teaching Assistant

Make a Difference – Become a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Salisbury (SP5)

Are you open-minded, compassionate, and ready to have a real impact on a child’s education?  A welcoming, forward-thinking primary school based in the beautiful SP5 area of Salisbury, and looking for an enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team from September.

Whether you're looking for part-time or full-time hours, this could be the meaningful role you’ve been waiting for.

Pay: £13.75 per hour
Start: September 2025
Hours: Part-time or Full-time available

What we’re looking for:

• A positive, open-minded approach to supporting children
• Experience working with children, ideally with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• Patience, empathy, and a desire to help every child succeed
• A team player who thrives in a nurturing school environment

Your role:

• Support a primary-aged child on a 1:1 basis, helping them access learning and reach their full potential
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive, encouraging classroom experience
• Bring energy, creativity, and care to each day

What we’ll need from you:

• A DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Complete our FREE safeguarding training along with additional Thrive training included
• Provide information for previous 24 months of employment
• Documents to assist with our vetting process (right to work, utility bill etc)

Experience working in education or with SEND children is highly valued, but just as important is your willingness to learn, grow, and make a genuine difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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