Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs Resource Base)

Eteach International; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and career/

Induction procedure

Job summary

Wansdyke School in Devizes, Wiltshire is seeking a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a 28-place Complex Needs Resource Base. This fixed-term role runs from November 2026 to 21st July 2027, 6.17 hours per week (Fridays) during term-time.

You will work across age ranges 4–11, assisting with SEND pupils and collaborating with staff. A First Aid qualification is preferred or training will be provided. The post is within Acorn Education Trust and offers induction support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND is advantageous.
• First Aid training or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils in the Complex Needs Resource Base to support progression in learning.
• Intimate care will be required for the role.

Skills

SEND experience

First Aid

Job description

* Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs Resource Base)NEWFast Apply# Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs Resource Base)EmployerLocation: Devizes, WiltshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Fixed until 21st July 2027Salary: £13.48 per hour (£26,016 pro rata per annum)Posted: 2nd October 2026Start Date: 2nd November 2026Expires: 14th October 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1577559Job Reference: WAN-26-27-5Start Date: 2nd November 2026* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Fixed until 21st July 2027* Job ID: 1577559* Share :**Wansdyke School** is looking for a caring and motivated **Teaching Assistant** to provide support to pupils in its **Complex Needs Resource Base**, starting November 2026.This is a wonderful opportunity to join our dedicated school, which aims to encourage all children to succeed and achieve their fullest potential.**Working Hours:** Part-time (6.17 hours per week, Fridays, 38 weeks per year, term-time only). **Contract:** Fixed term (until 21st July 2027). **Required:** November 2026.We are a vibrant non-denominational single form entry primary school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11. Located in the market town of Devizes, Wiltshire, we are proud to have very incredible children, who show exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning. We have a supportive parent body and a 28 place Complex Needs Resource Base, which supports children with additional needs from across the county. Our passionate staff are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence and, in 2021, we retained our 'Good' Ofsted rating and were praised for providing a purposeful and engaging curriculum, which allows pupils to flourish personally and academically. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.As a Teaching Assistant, you must be able to work across all age ranges and be prepared to work flexibly to support children of all abilities, including those requiring SEND support, so SEND experience is advantageous. You will work with other staff within our Complex Needs Resource Base to help pupils progress in their learning and will make a real difference to their school lives. Intimate care will be required for the role.**We are looking for someone who:*** 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;* Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;* Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;* Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;* Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;* Has a positive and flexible attitude;* Has experience of supporting children's learning;* Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young people, including their social and emotional wellbeing;* Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training;* Has experience working with children with SEND (advantageous).**We can offer the successful candidate:*** An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;* A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;* Opportunities for training and progression;* The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;* A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.**For information about this role**, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our **Applicant Information Pack**. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01380-725 234**Closing Date:** Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** w/c Monday 19th October 2026*Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:*Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.*### Wansdyke SchoolPart of### Acorn Education Trust