Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

EQUA Mead Learning Trust; Mead (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUA Mead Learning Trust's Castle Mead School seeks an energetic Early Years Teaching Assistant to support learning and development of young pupils. You will work with teachers to plan activities for small groups and help children reach their potential in a nurturing environment.

We offer 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with breakfast and after-school club options. Candidates should have a Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning and a genuine commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Early Years or school-based experience desirable.
• Committed to safeguarding and building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, deliver planned activities for small groups.
• Help children develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
• Prepare learning resources and monitor progress.

Skills

Early Years

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Key Role Information

Salary: £25,185 - £26,824 per annum pro rata | £21,392 - £23,300 per annum

Job type: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed Term

Closing: 30/09/2026 09:00

Interview: To be confirmed

Contract term: TTO - Term time only

Pay grade: Grade D or E depending on experience

Key stage: Early Years

Hours per week: 37.50

Weeks per year: 39.000

Visa sponsorship: No

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 as soon as possible. Breakfast and After School Club hours are also available and desirable. There are Permanent and Fixed-Term options available; these can be discussed at interview.

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.

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.

About Us

Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’s our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people.

Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

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Kerry Thain
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01225768641
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