Teaching Assistant (1-1)

Coombe House School; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The John of Gaunt School in Wiltshire is seeking a dedicated One-to-One Teaching Assistant to support a student with diverse learning needs during the school day. You will work closely with teaching staff to tailor activities and promote independence, while maintaining safeguarding and accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience with young people, and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics.
• Experience of working or volunteering with young people in an educational or youth setting.
• Commitment to supporting students with SEND (including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, SEMH).
• Calm, patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good IT skills and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Level 3 qualification welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality one-to-one support within lessons and around the school.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and promote engagement.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Support the student's emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and specialists to implement personalised support strategies.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records where required and uphold safeguarding and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Organisation

IT skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

The working hours for these roles are expected to be 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. We are looking for multiple candidates to join our team.

At The John of Gaunt School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and committed One-to-One Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to an individual student, enabling them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a welcoming, ambitious and inclusive school community within EQUA Mead Learning Trust, where collaboration, kindness and high expectations are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, the SEND team and pastoral colleagues to provide personalised support throughout the school day. Your role will be instrumental in helping a student engage successfully in learning, develop independence and build the confidence and resilience needed to flourish both academically and personally.

You will:

• Provide high-quality one-to-one support within lessons and around the school.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and promote engagement.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Support the student's emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and specialists to implement personalised support strategies.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records where required and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and confidentiality.

About you

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to inclusion and believes that every young person can succeed.

The successful candidate will:

• Have GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Have experience of working or volunteering with young people in an educational or youth setting.
• Be committed to supporting students with a range of additional needs, including SEND, Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Be calm, patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to build positive and professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Be organised, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Have good IT skills and a willingness to undertake professional development.

A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, experience in a secondary school or experience supporting students with SEND would be welcomed but is not essential, as full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Why join The John of Gaunt School?

As part of EQUA Mead Learning Trust, you'll be joining an organisation that invests in its people as much as its pupils.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team who value collaboration and kindness.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities across the Trust.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.
• A culture built on high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve success, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The John of Gaunt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

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.

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.

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 .

Contact

India McLean

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The John of Gaunt School
Wingfield Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 9EH