Resource Base Teaching Assistant

Clarendon Infants' School, Tidworth, Hampshire, SP9 7QD

50 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday - 08:35 - 15:05, including a 30 minute lunch break and a 30 minute MDSA duty.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £13.47 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a warm, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. You will share our inclusive ethos and be committed to helping every child feel valued, supported and successful.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of supporting children's learning, either within the classroom, in small groups or through 1:1 intervention.
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with children, promoting confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Demonstrate a patient, nurturing and flexible approach, adapting support to meet individual learning and communication needs.
• Have an understanding of, or a willingness to develop knowledge of, supporting children with communication and interaction needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Be committed to promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and emotional wellbeing.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team, building strong relationships with colleagues, families and external professionals where appropriate.
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to our specialist Resource Base, while recognising that it is an integral part of our inclusive school community.
• Share our commitment to high expectations for all pupils and believe that every child can flourish, regardless of their starting point.

A commitment to helping all children and staff achieve their very best, alongside a shared belief in our inclusive values, is expected of all members of our team.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive federation culture where staff, pupils and families work together to achieve the best outcomes.

• Professional development aligned to our school improvement priorities, with opportunities to develop expertise in early years, phonics, reading and writing.

• The chance to teach in a beautiful Wiltshire location close to Salisbury Plain with a friendly and committedschool community.

• An inclusive working environment that values diversity and supports wellbeing.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Clarendon Infants' School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Clarendon Infants' School website
• Email address: hr@clarendon-inf.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01980 843 381
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clarendon-infants-school

Arranging a visit to Clarendon Infants' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@clarendon-inf.wilts.sch.uk.

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