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Teaching Assistant (Resource Base)
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Teaching Assistant (Resource Base)
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Job Description
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Key Role Information
Salary
£26,847 - £27,709 per annum pro rata | £19,714 - £20,808 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/10/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
25 January 2027
Pay grade
Grade E
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.42
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No
Your Role
This working hours for this role are expected to be 32.42 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. The start date for this role is 25 January 2027.
We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils within our Resource Base, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver a differentiated curriculum, provide targeted support, and contribute to individual provision plans for children with a range of additional needs, including SEND, ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, attachment needs and physical disabilities. You will build positive relationships with pupils, promote self-esteem and inclusion, and support children both in and beyond the classroom environment. The role may include providing personal care, implementing therapy programmes and supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural development. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can work effectively as part of a collaborative team while also using their own initiative. Experience of working with children, particularly those with special educational needs, is desirable, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. In return, we offer a supportive and rewarding environment where professional development is encouraged and where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children every day. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we're looking for in an ideal candidate.
About EQUA Mead Learning Trust
EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.
Important Application Information
When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered.
This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.
Attachments
Supporting DocumentEQUA Mead Safeguarding and CP Policy Academic Year 2025 - 26.pdf
download
Supporting DocumentPrivacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf
download
Supporting DocumentReferencing Guidelines.pdf
download
Supporting DocumentTeaching Assistant (Resource Base) Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
download
About Us
Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school's distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.
Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.
High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It's our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people.
Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners . They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.
Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery School
Natasha Shadwell
[Confidential Information]
Windermere Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8TE
Natasha Shadwell
[HIDDEN TEXT]
01225753530
visit our website
Safeguarding Information
EQUA Mead Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidance, and all interviews-regardless of role-will include questions relating to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and complies with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note that by applying, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
Key Role Information
Salary
£26,847 - £27,709 per annum pro rata | £19,714 - £20,808 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/10/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
25 January 2027
Pay grade
Grade E
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.42
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No
To save jobs please log in>
Our School
Apply Now
Key Role Information
Salary
£26,847 - £27,709 per annum pro rata | £19,714 - £20,808 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/10/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
25 January 2027
Pay grade
Grade E
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.42
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No
Your Role
This working hours for this role are expected to be 32.42 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. The start date for this role is 25 January 2027.
We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils within our Resource Base, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver a differentiated curriculum, provide targeted support, and contribute to individual provision plans for children with a range of additional needs, including SEND, ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, attachment needs and physical disabilities. You will build positive relationships with pupils, promote self-esteem and inclusion, and support children both in and beyond the classroom environment. The role may include providing personal care, implementing therapy programmes and supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural development. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can work effectively as part of a collaborative team while also using their own initiative. Experience of working with children, particularly those with special educational needs, is desirable, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. In return, we offer a supportive and rewarding environment where professional development is encouraged and where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children every day. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we're looking for in an ideal candidate.
About EQUA Mead Learning Trust
EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.
Important Application Information
When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered.
This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.
Attachments
Supporting DocumentEQUA Mead Safeguarding and CP Policy Academic Year 2025 - 26.pdf
download
Supporting DocumentPrivacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf
download
Supporting DocumentReferencing Guidelines.pdf
download
Supporting DocumentTeaching Assistant (Resource Base) Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
download
About Us
Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school's distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.
Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.
High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It's our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people.
Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners . They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.
Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery School
Natasha Shadwell
[Confidential Information]
Windermere Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8TE
Natasha Shadwell
[HIDDEN TEXT]
01225753530
visit our website
Safeguarding Information
EQUA Mead Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidance, and all interviews-regardless of role-will include questions relating to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and complies with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note that by applying, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
Key Role Information
Salary
£26,847 - £27,709 per annum pro rata | £19,714 - £20,808 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/10/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
25 January 2027
Pay grade
Grade E
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.42
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No
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Key Skills
Teaching Assistant
social emotional and behavioural development
differentiated curriculum
therapy programmes
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