Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Pickwick Academy Trust

Salary Range: £25,185 – 26,824 FTE (depending on type of TA)

Contract: Permanent/temporary/ Part-time (hours to be agreed when a vacancy arises)

As an expanding and continuously developing Trust, Pickwick Academy Trust regularly creates new opportunities across our schools. We are therefore advertising Teaching Assistant roles on an ongoing basis, allowing us to connect with individuals interested in joining one of our 21 schools as opportunities arise.

Apply now and be considered immediately for opportunities at your chosen school. Our proactive recruitment process means your application will be reviewed as soon as it’s submitted, and you could be invited straight to interview without waiting for a vacancy to be advertised.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven school community. While there may not always be an immediate start date at the point of application, suitable candidates will be contacted when a Teaching Assistant role becomes available that aligns with their experience, location preferences, and availability.

In addition to general Teaching Assistant roles, we also regularly have 1:1 Teaching Assistant opportunities, supporting individual pupils in line with school needs.

Important information for applicants:

·        This is an open, ongoing advert supporting recruitment across Pickwick Academy Trust.

·        Submitting an application does not guarantee immediate employment, but ensures you are considered for future Teaching Assistant opportunities across our schools.

·        Please indicate in your Supporting Statement which Pickwick Academy Trust school(s) you would prefer to work in. A full list of our schools can be found at the bottom of this advert.

·        Please indicate in your Supporting Statement whether you wish to be considered for a Teaching Assistant role, a 1:1 Teaching Assistant role, or both.

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job summary

We are looking for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a friendly, inclusive school community and make a real difference in pupils’ lives. You will work alongside teachers and staff to support learning, build children’s confidence and independence, and contribute to a positive, nurturing environment.

We are seeking a candidate who enjoys helping children reach their full potential, can provide focused, personalised support, works collaboratively with colleagues and parents, and is proactive, adaptable, and committed to promoting inclusion and positive behaviour. Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm are essential to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This role offers the chance to be an integral part of the classroom, supporting a differentiated curriculum, delivering targeted interventions, and helping create a safe, engaging, and inspiring learning environment for all pupils.

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, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer, Sylwia Hulbert on shulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

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

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development
  
  

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;

·        External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.

PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST sites include:

All Saints CE VC Primary School,Giles Lane, Bishop's Caundle,Sherborne,Dorset,DT9 5NQ

Alderbury and West Grimstead CofE Primary School, Firs Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire,         SP5 3BD

Aloeric Primary School, Saint Michael’s Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6HN

Corsham Primary School, Pound Pill (SN13 9YW) and Broadwood (SN13 0LX) sites, Corsham, Wiltshire

Gillingham Primary School, School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR

Gomeldon Primary School, Gomeldon, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6JZ

Greentrees Primary School, Infant Site, Sycamore Drive, Bishopdown Farm, Salisbury, Wiltshire, WP1 3GZ and Junior Site, Saunders Avenue, Riverdown Park, Salisbury, SP1 3PG

Ivy Lane Primary School, Ivy Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN15 1HE

Longford Primary School, High Road, Britford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 4DS

Ludwell Primary School, Coronation Close, Ludwell, Dorset, SP7 9ND

Milton on Stour CofE (VA) Primary School, Milton on Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD

Pitton CofE (VA) Primary School, White Way, Pitton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1DT

Princecroft Primary School, Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8NT

Queen’s Crescent Primary School, Windsor Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QT

St Andrew's CE VA Primary School, 16 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QX

St George’s CofE (VA), Primary School, Church Track, Bourton, Dorset, SP8 5BN

St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Primary School, New Street, Marnhull, Stuminster, Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ

Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School, Summerlug, Winterbourne Earls, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6HA

Winterslow CE (Aided) Primary School, Middle Winterslow, Winterslow, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1RD

Woodford Valley C of E Primary Academy, Middle Woodford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6NR

Wyke Primary School, Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH