Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

Castle Mead School; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle Mead School is seeking an energetic and passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team. You will support learning, work with teachers to deliver planned activities for small groups, and help children develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

The role runs 37.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, with Breakfast and After School Club hours available. The successful candidate should have a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning and a

Qualifications

• Candidate should hold a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Early Years or school-based experience is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and deliver planned activities for small groups.
• Help children develop academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
• Assess needs, adapt activities, and monitor progress.
• Provide feedback to teachers and support delivery of the Early Years curriculum.
• Prepare learning resources and maintain a safe, organised environment.
• Support children's welfare and personal care where required.

Skills

Caring demeanour

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Job description

Your Role

The working hours for this role are expected to be 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The start date for this role is 14 September 2026. Breakfast and After School Club hours are also available and desirable.

Castle Mead School is seeking to appoint an energetic and passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team. 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.

Join our Early Years team as a Teaching Assistant and help create a nurturing, engaging, and inspiring environment where young children can thrive. You will work closely with teachers to support learning, deliver planned activities for small groups, and help children develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The role involves supporting individual pupils, assessing needs, adapting learning activities, and encouraging children to reach their full potential. You will play a vital role in promoting inclusion, independence, positive behaviour, and self-esteem for all children, including those with additional needs. Duties include preparing learning resources, monitoring progress, providing feedback to teachers, and supporting the delivery of the Early Years curriculum. You will also help maintain a safe, organised, and stimulating learning environment while supporting children's welfare and personal care where required. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual with excellent communication and organisational skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. Candidates should hold a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, with Early Years or school-based experience desirable. The successful applicant will be committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children, and building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's early educational experiences as part of a supportive and dedicated school community

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.