Teaching Assistant (KS2)

EQUA Mead Learning Trust; Mead (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle Mead School and Nursery is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant (KS2) with additional MDSA duties. The role runs 28.5 hours per week as TA and 2.5 hours per week as MDSA, starting 14 September 2026. Permanent and fixed-term options exist, with breakfast and After School Club hours available.

You will work closely with teachers to support learning, create an inclusive environment, and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• KS2 teaching assistant duties.
• MDSA responsibilities include lunchtime supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development in the classroom.
• Assist during lunch breaks, supervise dining hall and playground.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver the curriculum and support safeguarding.

Skills

KS2 support

MDSA

Job description

Key Role Information

Salary

£25,185 - £26,824 per annum pro rata | £18,149 - £19,770 per annum

Job type

Part Time

Contract type

Permanent

Closing

30/09/2026 09:00

Interview

To be confirmed

Pay grade

Grade D or E depending on experience

Key stage

Key Stage 2

Hours per week

31.00

Weeks per year

39.000

Visa sponsorship

No

Your Role

The working hours for this role are expected to be 28.5 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant and 2.5 hours per week as an MDSA. The start date for this role is 14 September 2026. 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 and Nursery is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Teaching Assistant (KS2) 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.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join our school team as a Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant. In this varied role, you will support pupils' learning and development both in the classroom and during lunchtime, helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all children. You will work closely with teachers to support the delivery of the curriculum, provide tailored assistance to individual pupils, and help children develop confidence, independence, and resilience. During lunchtime, you will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing, and enjoyment throughout the midday break. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families, supporting the school's values and high expectations for behaviour and achievement. You will contribute to safeguarding, health and safety, and the welfare of children at all times, ensuring a nurturing and secure learning environment. This rewarding position is ideal for someone who is organised, flexible, and passionate about helping children thrive both academically and socially.

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.

Attachments

Supporting DocumentTA Job Description And Person Specification.pdf download

Supporting DocumentMDSA Job Description And Person Specification.pdf download

Supporting DocumentCandidate Briefing Pack.pdf download

Supporting DocumentEQUA Mead Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 25-26.pdf download

Supporting DocumentPrivacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf download

Supporting DocumentReferencing Guidelines.pdf download

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’sour aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team iscommitted 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.

Castle Mead School and Nursery

Kerry Thain

[e-mail]

Mascroft Road

Hilperton

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 6GD

Kerry Thain

[e-mail]

01225768641

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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.

Please note that by applying, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

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.