Resource base Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a passionate teaching assistant to join a supportive resource base in Salisbury. This full-time role involves working closely with students facing learning and emotional challenges, providing essential support and mentorship. The school values professional development and offers a nurturing environment where staff are celebrated. With a commitment to transparency and exceptional support, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Join a team dedicated to fostering student success and personal growth.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Excellent pension scheme

Counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning and emotional challenges.
• Ability to create engaging activities for small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN in a resource base setting.
• Prepare activities and provide 1:1 support.

Skills

SEN Support

Mentoring

Creative Activity Planning

Behavior Management

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Job Details

• Based in SP1
• Full-time
• Term-time only
• Permanent position

Long-Term teachers are working with a fantastic multi-academy trust based in Salisbury, who are seeking a passionate, confident teaching assistant to join their resource base. The school is a mainstream environment with a dedicated resource base supporting students with SEN.

About the School

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, the school supports students from early years to year 6. It offers a nurturing environment that celebrates student successes, big or small.

The school values its staff and provides regular training to support professional development.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Excellent pension scheme
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, via video call, or phone, along with a citizen’s advice service for personal and professional support

About the Role

There are up to 10 students in the resource base. You will develop rapport with each student, becoming a positive role model and mentor. While class teachers plan, deliver, and mark lessons, you will support activity preparation, devise activities creatively, and lead small group interventions and 1:1 support.

The students' needs include learning, social, emotional, and mental health challenges, as well as challenging behavior. Prior experience supporting these needs is essential to effectively assess and support the students.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday during term time, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The role starts as soon as possible, with employment through the school, contracted for 38 weeks per year.

Working with Long Term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools. Our goal is to provide a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We focus on delivering exceptional support, where you will be supported, listened to, and valued.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience, skills, and career goals, providing regular updates on your application process and additional information on roles of interest. We are members of the REC, ensuring high standards of compliance. Working with us means you'll receive top-tier support through the clearance process from a dedicated in-house compliance team.