Teaching Assistant (1:1)

Chirton Church of England Primary School; Devizes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Chirton C of E Primary School is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant (1:1) to support a pupil within a collaborative school environment in Wiltshire. The role involves adapting activities, promoting independence and contributing to the pupil’s social, emotional and academic development.

The successful candidate will work with the class teacher, Inclusion Lead and external professionals, ensuring safeguarding and inclusion are central to daily practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with special educational needs.
• Ability to work closely with a class teacher and Inclusion Lead.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil to access learning and build confidence.
• Adapt learning activities and reinforce teacher instructions to maintain engagement.
• Collaborate with parents, external professionals and school staff to implement pupil-specific plans.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Communication

Job description

Your Role

The working hours for this role are to be confirmed. The start date for this role is as soon as possible.

Chirton C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant (1:1). 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.

In this role, you will make a meaningful difference by providing dedicated support to an individual pupil, helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with the class teacher, Inclusion Lead, parents, and external professionals to deliver tailored support that meets the child's individual needs. The role involves adapting learning activities, reinforcing teacher instructions, and helping the pupil remain engaged, focused, and successful in the classroom. You will support the implementation of individual provision plans, MSPs, and EHCP outcomes where applicable, while promoting independence and positive learning behaviours. A key aspect of the role is building a trusting and supportive relationship that encourages the pupil's social, emotional, and academic development. You may also provide personal care, therapeutic support exercises, and assistance with physical needs where required. We are looking for a caring, patient, and resilient individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting children with diverse learning needs. Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs, is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and working collaboratively as part of a dedicated school team. This is a rewarding opportunity to have a lasting impact on a child's educational journey while supporting their wellbeing, confidence, and success.

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.

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.

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.