Teaching Assistant

The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 December 2026

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847 - £27,709 per annum pro rata | £18,723 - £19,763 per annum

Teaching Assistant job summary

The working hours for this role are expected to be 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The start date for this role is 01 December 2026.

Working under the direction of the SENDCo and teaching staff, the Teaching Assistant will play a key role in supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential. The role involves providing individual, small-group and classroom support, adapting learning activities as required and promoting positive behaviour, confidence and resilience. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to monitor progress, deliver targeted interventions and support students' wellbeing and engagement in school life. They will build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues while contributing to an inclusive, supportive and aspirational learning environment. The post holder will also assist with literacy, numeracy and study skills development, helping students overcome barriers to learning and make sustained progress. A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and student welfare is essential, alongside the ability to maintain professional relationships and confidentiality. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping every student thrive both academically and personally. 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.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

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.

Important Application Information

When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process. 

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered. 

This 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. 

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Children in Our School Policy and our Policy and Code of Conduct for Safe Practice are available on our website. An online profile search will be conducted and references will be sought on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The post is subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS to include children's barred list checks. Disclosure will contain details of formal cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The John of Gaunt School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1295 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The John of Gaunt School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-john-of-gaunt-school

The John of Gaunt School is large and dynamic school with approximately 1270 students on roll. We are currently a single Academy and actively promote collaboration with our feeder primary schools through the Trowbridge Schools’ Social Enterprise - Collaborative Schools Ltd and the West Wiltshire Alliance; a partnership of 8 secondary schools and Wiltshire College. Our school roll is rising significantly each year and our reputation has accelerated over the last two years. We are now at the forefront educational practice and we are delighted that our recent changes are accelerating the progress of our students. We are part EQUA Mead Learning Trust. Details about EQUA Mead can be found on their website https://www.equamead.org/

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