Teaching Assistant – Shape a New Specialist School

Wiltshire Career Site; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Exeter House School, part of Brunel Academies Trust, is opening a Tidworth Satellite Site and seeks caring Teaching Assistants to join the founding team. You will support pupils with complex needs, help develop independence and communication, and work closely with teachers and therapists.

We welcome those with SEND experience or a positive attitude and are offering full training and support. Closing date is 22 November 2026 with commencing date 01 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Previous SEND experience is welcomed but not essential.
• Attitude, commitment and willingness to learn are valued.
• Full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1, small group and whole-class basis.
• Help adapt learning activities to individual needs.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, communication and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Support pupils' personal care wellbeing and medical needs where required.
• Celebrate and record progress, however small.
• Help create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Whole-class support

Adapt learning activities

Encourage confidence and communication

Collaboration with teachers and Therap

Job description

Exeter House School, part of Brunel Academies Trust, is opening a Tidworth Satellite Site and seeks caring Teaching Assistants to join the founding team. You will support pupils with complex needs, help develop independence and communication, and work closely with teachers and therapists.

We welcome those with SEND experience or a positive attitude and are offering full training and support. Closing date is 22 November 2026 with commencing date 01 January 2027.