Teaching Assistant and Extended Day Support Assistant

All about the role:

Job Title: Teaching Assistant and Extended Day Support Assistant

Salary: Grade C or D (depending on experience)

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

Contract type: Permanent

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 focusses 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 the day. 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.

Find out more and apply:

Please contact Julie Gingell (headteacher) via our school office 01666 840297 or email admin@luckington.wilts.sch.uk to arrange a visit and to discuss the role.

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.