Trauma-Informed KS2 Teaching Assistant (22.5h, Temporary)

Wiltshire Career Site; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Career Site is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a rural village school to support a KS2 pupil. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo, using your own initiative and a trauma-informed approach to learning and emotional regulation.

The role is a temporary (specific purpose) contract, 22.5 hours per week, with a pro-rata salary of £26,847 - £27,709. The closing date is 2 November 2026, with interviews on 12 November; start ASAP subject to DBS and

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Patient, calm, organised and adaptable.
• Able to work well in a team and use own initiative.
• Enthusiastic and able to make learning fun.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a KS2 pupil in line with class teaching and SENDCo guidance.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches to support learning and emotional regulation.

Skills

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Initiative

Trauma-informed approach

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Wiltshire Career Site is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a rural village school to support a KS2 pupil. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo, using your own initiative and a trauma-informed approach to learning and emotional regulation.

The role is a temporary (specific purpose) contract, 22.5 hours per week, with a pro-rata salary of £26,847 - £27,709. The closing date is 2 November 2026, with interviews on 12 November; start ASAP subject to DBS and