Teaching Assistant (Link/Behaviour support) in Trowbridge

Clarendon Academy is looking for a personable and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within our Enhanced (Link) Provision, with effect from March 2026. The role will involve working with our behaviour and inclusion team to support students with complex needs, including those requiring SEN and behaviour support. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with young people who have learning gaps and who need to build confidence and resilience.

Working Hours: Part time (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training Days). Required: March 2026.

Clarendon Academy is a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. Our staff aim for every lesson, every day, to be exceptional and work tirelessly to ensure students feel that they belong and can achieve their dreams. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education. In June 2023 we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for offering a high-quality, well sequenced curriculum with the inspectors commenting that “pupils feel safe and cared for in this welcoming and friendly school.”

The successful candidate must be willing to work with students of all abilities and profiles across years 7-11, and be prepared to work flexibly to support students with complex needs, including those with SEN and those who struggle with behaviour that require consistency and kindness. Responsibilities include providing classroom / small group intervention support, meeting students’ emotional and social needs and liaising with teaching, support and SENCO staff in the development and delivery of an adaptive curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths;
• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children and supporting them in their development;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Enjoys working with young people and can develop good working relationships with them;
• Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Has a positive, resilient and empathetic attitude;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young people, including their social, emotional and mental wellbeing;
• Has experience of supporting students’ learning and/or is willing to undertake training in this area;
• Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training;
• Has experience working with young people with SEND/behaviour needs and/or is willing to undertake training to support young people with such needs.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Training opportunities;
• The opportunity to further your career;
• A caring and dynamic team of colleagues;
• A workplace that genuinely values staff wellbeing;
• A commitment to achieving the best for all of our pupils and staff.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01225-785210.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 2nd March 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Safeguarding Statement: Acorn Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.