St Sampson's C of E Primary School

Vacancies

Please find details of the current job vacancies at St Sampson's CE Primary School below. 

Two Teaching Assistants – Fixed Term until 31.08.26 

 We are looking for two enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and well established team. These two fixed term positions for 10.5 hours a week each and Term Time only.  There is potential for flexibility for the right candidate and the possibility of job sharing. We would invite applicants to make contact with the school to discuss further if interested.

We can offer you, the support of a committed Senior Leadership Team, a welcoming, friendly and cohesive staff team and, training opportunities. Please note that leave must be taken when the school is not in session.

 Vacancy 1: Tuesday & Thursday working in Key Stage 1 (5 – 7 years)

We are looking for someone with:

• recent experience of working with children in Key Stage One in a Primary School
• a good written standard of English & Maths
• a willingness to undertake additional training
• skills of empathy, listening, communication and responding with appropriate language to build rapport with children
• confidence to support children with complex needs in their personal care
• a flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment
• good communication skills to promote and develop effective working with pupils and colleagues

 Vacancy 2: Wednesday & Thursday working in Key Stage 2 (7 – 11 years)

We are looking for someone with:

• experience of working with children
• a good written standard of English & Maths
• a willingness to undertake additional training
• skills of empathy, listening, communication and responding with appropriate language to build rapport with children
• confidence to support children with complex needs in their personal care
• a flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment
• good communication skills to promote and develop effective working with pupils and colleagues

 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post, therefore, will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

For further details and an application form, please email Mrs Macdonald, School Business Manager cmacdonald@st-sampsons.wilts.sch.uk. If you would like to have a confidential initial conversation about this post please call the Office (01793 750452) and ask to speak to Mr Hill or Miss Johnson, Deputy Head Teachers.

We are looking for an MDSA to join our friendly and valued team to supervise the children during their lunch hour every day of the school week.  Duties will include supervising children whilst they are having lunch in the dining halls to ensure a smooth lunch service.  You will also be required to encourage positive play and activities both outdoors on the playground or field and indoors on wet weather days. We are looking for someone who is:

• a good communicator
• fair and has the ability to reinforce positive behaviour
• able to make playtime fun for all children
• experienced working with children (preferable but not essential)

 We can offer:

• a happy and welcoming working environment
• support and guidance
• opportunities for professional development

 For further details and an application form, please contact Claire Macdonald, School Business Manager, cmacdonald@st-sampsons.wilts.sch.uk or telephone 01793 750452

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post, therefore, will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.