Named Pupil Teaching Assistant 1:1 (Maternity Cover)

Bellefield Primary and Nursery School; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery is seeking a Named Pupil Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one support to a pupil, helping them access learning and participate in school life.

Working with teachers and the SEND team, you will adapt activities, monitor progress, promote independence and wellbeing, and build positive relationships with peers. Hours: 17.5 per week over 38 weeks (Mon-Fri, 08:40–12:10). Start date: 15 October 2026 or as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils, preferably in a primary setting.
• Ability to foster inclusion and support learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a pupil.
• Adapt learning activities in collaboration with teachers.
• Monitor progress and give feedback to support interventions.
• Promote independence, positive behaviour and relationships.

Skills

One-to-one support

Student engagement

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Job description

The working hours for this role are expected to be Monday to Friday, 08:40 - 12:10, totalling 17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. The start date for this role is 15 October 2026 or as soon as possible.

Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery is seeking to appoint a highly committed and enthusiastic Named Pupil Teaching Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. 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.

As a Named Pupil Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated one-to-one support to a student, helping them access learning, participate fully in school life and achieve their individual potential. You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to adapt learning activities and ensure the student is fully engaged across a range of curriculum subjects. A key part of the role will involve promoting independence, confidence and resilience whilst providing the appropriate level of support to meet the student's needs. You will help to develop positive behaviour, support emotional wellbeing and encourage strong relationships with peers and staff. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will monitor progress, provide valuable feedback and contribute to interventions that enhance learning and personal development. You will build positive partnerships with parents, colleagues and external professionals, playing an important role in reviewing and planning support for the student. Above all, you will be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

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.

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.