Teaching Assistant (Behaviour support)

THE CLARENDON ACADEMY; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local secondary school is seeking a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to support students with diverse needs as part of its inclusion team, starting January 2026 or as soon as possible. The role involves working flexibly with students of various abilities, particularly those requiring additional support. This role offers a part-time schedule (30 hours/week) during school term time, focusing on creating a safe and nurturing environment for learning and development. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to student wellbeing.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexibly with students of various abilities.
• Willingness to support students with complex needs including SEN and behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the Behaviour Suite with behaviour challenges.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Identify and remove barriers to learning for referred students.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to develop good working relationships with young people

Experience supporting students with SEND/behaviour needs

Self-motivated and dedicated

Positive and empathetic attitude

Ability to deal with challenging situations

Education

Experience working with young people

Current First Aid certification or willingness to train

Job description

Clarendon Academy is looking for a personable and motivated Teaching Assistant to work as part of our behaviour and inclusion team to provide support to students, starting January 2026 or as soon as possible. This is a wonderful opportunity to support and promote the school's culture of inclusivity and meet the needs of all its young people, including those who have learning gaps and who need to build confidence and resilience., Working Hours: Part time (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training Days). Required: ASAP / January 2026 Clarendon Academy is a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. Our staff aim for every lesson, every day, to be exceptional and work tirelessly to ensure students feel that they belong and can achieve their dreams. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education. In June 2023 we retained our 'Good' Ofsted rating and were praised for offering a high-quality, well sequenced curriculum with the inspectors commenting that "pupils feel safe and cared for in this welcoming and friendly school." As a behaviour support Teaching Assistant, you must be willing to work with students of all abilities and profiles across years 7-11, and be prepared to work flexibly to support students with complex needs, including those requiring SEN and behaviour support. In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated team that includes SLT, teachers, support staff and our SENCO. The role will require you to oversee and support pupils who struggle with behaviour, and who require consistency and kindness. Your role will be based out of the Behaviour Suite, where you will support the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour in the day-to-day running of the area and by working to identify and remove barriers for students who are often referred there by staff.

Key Attributes & Experience

• Training opportunities;
• The opportunity to further your career;
• A caring and dynamic team of colleagues;
• A workplace that genuinely values staff wellbeing;
• A commitment to achieving the best for all of our pupils and staff.
• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children and supporting them in their development;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Enjoys working with young people and can develop good working relationships with them;
• Is self‑motivated, dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Has a positive and empathetic attitude;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young people, including their social, emotional and mental wellbeing;
• Has some experience of supporting students' learning and /or is willing to undertake training in this area;
• Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training;
• Has experience working with young people with SEND / behaviour needs and /or is willing to undertake training to support young people with such needs.