Teaching Assistant

SAMpeople; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The John of Gaunt School in Wiltshire is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students across Key Stages 3 and 4 access learning, develop independence and achieve their potential. The role involves providing individual, small-group and classroom support, adapting activities and promoting positive behaviour and resilience.

Start date 01 December 2026. You will work with teachers and the SEND team to monitor progress, deliver targeted interventions and support wellbeing and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with students across multiple year groups and adapt activities for inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small-group and classroom support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver targeted interventions, monitor progress and promote positive behaviour and resilience.

Job description

The working hours for this role are expected to be30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The start date for this role is 01 December 2026.

Working under the direction of the SENDCo and teaching staff, the Teaching Assistant will play a key role in supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential. The role involves providing individual, small-group and classroom support, adapting learning activities as required and promoting positive behaviour, confidence and resilience. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to monitor progress, deliver targeted interventions and support students' wellbeing and engagement in school life. They will build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues while contributing to an inclusive, supportive and aspirational learning environment. The post holder will also assist with literacy, numeracy and study skills development, helping students overcome barriers to learning and make sustained progress. A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and student welfare is essential, alongside the ability to maintain professional relationships and confidentiality. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping every student thrive both academically and personally. 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.

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.

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’sour aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team iscommitted 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.

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’sour aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team iscommitted 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.

The John of Gaunt School

India McLean

Wingfield Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 9EH
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