Teaching Assistant (Resource Base)

Bellefield CofE Primary and Nursery School; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery School is seeking a committed Resource Base Teaching Assistant to support learning across our resource base and across classes. You will help deliver a differentiated curriculum, support pupils with language, reading and handwriting, and promote inclusion in a caring school community.

You will work 32 hours 25 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, with weekly RB meeting; DBS required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering a differentiated curriculum within the resource base.
• Provide targeted support in language, reading and handwriting to help pupils access learning.
• Promote inclusion, support positive behaviour and supervise pupils in class and on trips.
• Contribute to planning, monitor pupil progress and communicate with parents under professional guidance.

Job description

Your Role

The working hours for this role are expected to be 32 hours and 25 minutes per week. 08:40 - 15:15 Monday to Friday, with weekly RB meeting - 2 hours per week (after school to be decided next academic year). The start date for this role is as soon as possible. Interviews will take place upon receipt of suitable applications.

Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery School is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Resource Base Teaching Assistant. 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 support the class teacher in delivering a differentiated curriculum within our newly established resource base, helping to ensure all pupils can access learning effectively. The role will involve working flexibly across different classes, providing consistent support while adapting to a range of learning environments and pupil needs. You will clarify instructions, assist with the use of materials and equipment, and provide targeted support in areas such as language, reading, and handwriting to help pupils complete their work. You will be expected to motivate pupils, encourage independence, and apply strategies tailored to individual needs, particularly for those with additional needs or EHCPs. Promoting inclusion, supporting positive behaviour, building self-esteem, and supervising pupils in both classroom and wider school settings, including activities and trips, are key responsibilities. The role may also require providing personal and physical care, including supporting hygiene needs and delivering therapy programmes under professional guidance. In collaboration with teachers and other professionals, you will contribute to planning, monitor pupil progress, communicate with parents, and help maintain a safe, well‑resourced learning environment while adhering to school policies and engaging in ongoing professional development.

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.