Teaching Assistant (& Midday Supervisor) at Christ the King Catholic School, Amesbury

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CKCSA/24067

Location

Earls Court Road, Amesbury, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7LX

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£19,386.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

32.5

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 29th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

7th July 2026

Interview Date(s) 7th July 2026

About this Role

Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisor – Christ the King Catholic Primary School

Salary: Teaching Assistant: £17,946 per annum, Midday Supervisor: £1,440

Hours: 32.5 per week (combined 30 TA hours, 2.5 Midday Supervisor hours)

Working pattern: 8.30am – 3.30pm

To start September 2026, Fixed term contract ending 31st August 2027, Term time only

Behind every confident child is an adult who believed in them first - the one who offers encouragement at just the right moment, celebrates every success, and quietly cares for the little things that help each child feel ready to flourish.

Christ the King Catholic Primary School is a caring, friendly, and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our shared values - together we love, we learn, we live - we nurture independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our pupils grow in confidence, show respect for others, and are ready to take on the world.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor who wants to make a real difference and be part of a supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom role model with high expectations for every child
Has experience working with children with SEND, or a willingness to do so

Brings learning to life through enthusiasm, curiosity and encouragement

Offers creativity, energy and warmth in everything they do

Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Believes every child deserves to feel valued, challenged and successful

Is reflective, motivated and eager to grow professionally

Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school life

Has a passion for supporting education

Understands that great support is a blend of patience, initiative and kindness

At our school, you will find:

Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn

A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team

A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued

Opportunities for training, development and growing your expertise

A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued

Christ the King Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West. 

If you are a Teaching Assistant who believes that the little moments matter and know the value of relationships that help children grow in confidence and character - we would truly love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact our School Office Team on 01980 622 039 or send an email to office@ctk.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.   For more information about our application process, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com.

Closing date:  29th June 2026

Interview date:  7th July 2026

Please note applications may be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you. 