Teaching Assistant and Extended Day Support Assistant

Salary:Grade C 12.85 or D 13.05 (depending on experience)

Hours of work:Flexible between the hours of 7:45am - 6pm daily (see below) - Term Time Only

Contract:Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Luckington Community School Primary School for further information.

About the Role

We are seeking a warm reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant and Extended Day Support Assistant to join our small and committed team at Luckington School.

This is a varied and rewarding role which combines supporting pupils during the school day plus helping to provide a welcoming and well-organised environment within The Nest our extended day provision. The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to support learning in the classroom and will also help pupils begin and end their school day in a calm positive and sociable way.

During the core school day the role will involve supporting teaching and learning in the classroom working with individuals and small groups of pupils and helping to ensure that all children are able to access the curriculum. The role will also include lunchtime supervision supporting pupils to enjoy a safe and positive lunchtime experience.

Outside the core school day the role will support The Nest which provides breakfast and after school provision for pupils. This time focuses on creating a relaxed community atmosphere where children can socialise take part in quiet activities and develop independence through simple routines such as preparing snacks helping to tidy away and looking after their environment.

The full working day runs from 7:45am to 6:00pm structured as follows:

• 7:45 8:45am Extended Day Provision (Breakfast Session The Nest)

• 8:45am 3:15pm Core School Hours (Teaching Assistant duties including lunchtime supervision)

• 3:15 6:00pm Extended Day Provision (After School Session The Nest)

We recognise that this is a longer working day and are therefore open to flexible working arrangements including considering applicants who may wish to undertake different parts of theday. Our priority is to appoint the right person who will contribute positively to our team and provide a nurturing and supportive environment for our pupils.

Please see attached information regarding the specific job profile.

A bit about us:

Luckington School is a small rural primary school serving the village of Luckington and the surrounding area. We work closely with Cherry Blossom Pre-school who share our site. Originally a Victorian building the school has been thoughtfully extended to include a modern hall reception area and library.

We currently have 43 pupils taught across two mixed-age classes. As a small school we benefit from a high adult-to-pupil ratio. Staff work closely together to ensure that every child is well known well supported and able to thrive.

The school sits at the heart of the local community and benefits from very supportive parents and governors. Our pupils are very well behaved enthusiastic learners and take pride in their school. Their attainment is strong and we have high expectations for all.

We are a small committed staff team who work collaboratively to provide a nurturing and engaging environment for our pupils. We also work closely with other small schools in the area enabling our pupils to take part in a range of shared opportunities such as sports tournaments music festivals and residential visits.

Alongside the school day we are launching The Nest this year our extended day provision which offers a calm and welcoming start to the morning and a sociable community-focused end to the day for pupils attending breakfast and after school sessions.

Find out more and apply:

Please contact Julie Gingell (headteacher) via our school office or to arrange a visit and to discuss the role - an application form can be found HERE

Closing date (and time):Friday 22nd May 2026 (3pm)

Interview date: Thursday 11th June 2026

Commencement date: 1st September 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions cautions reprimands and warnings that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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