1:1 Teaching Assistants in Trowbridge

Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH

Pay: Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 15/07/2026

About this job

At The John of Gaunt School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and committed One-to-One Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to an individual student, enabling them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a welcoming, ambitious and inclusive school community within EQUA Mead Learning Trust, where collaboration, kindness and high expectations are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, the SEND team and pastoral colleagues to provide personalised support throughout the school day. Your role will be instrumental in helping a student engage successfully in learning, develop independence and build the confidence and resilience needed to flourish both academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality one-to-one support within lessons and around the school.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and promote engagement.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Support the student's emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and specialists to implement personalised support strategies.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records where required and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and confidentiality.

About you

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to inclusion and believes that every young person can succeed.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Have GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Have experience of working or volunteering with young people in an educational or youth setting.
• Be committed to supporting students with a range of additional needs, including SEND, Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Be calm, patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to build positive and professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Be organised, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Have good IT skills and a willingness to undertake professional development.
• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, experience in a secondary school or experience supporting students with SEND would be welcomed but is not essential, as full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Benefits

Why join The John of Gaunt School? As part of EQUA Mead Learning Trust, you'll be joining an organisation that invests in its people as much as its pupils. We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team who value collaboration and kindness.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities across the Trust.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.
• A culture built on high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve success, we would be delighted to hear from you. The John of Gaunt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

What the school offers its staff

As a fully comprehensive school, we are a welcoming, diverse, and ambitious community where every student is valued. Everything we do is centred on helping young people thrive. We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, with high expectations for every student to demonstrate 'Excellence everyday' in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment based around our values of 'Kindness, Positivity and Belonging'. Alongside a strong record of academic success, we are equally proud of our outstanding pastoral care, ensuring every student has the opportunity to grow into a happy, confident, and well‑rounded young adult. At the heart of our school are strong relationships between students, families, and staff. We believe that working in partnership with parents and carers creates the best foundation for young people to flourish, develop resilience, and achieve their full potential. We celebrate every success, whether it is academic achievement, personal growth, or overcoming challenges. Students are encouraged to embrace opportunities that develop teamwork, leadership, creativity, resilience, and independence. We nurture young people who are kind, respectful, and thoughtful, with an appreciation of different cultures, perspectives, and the communities they belong to. We encourage every student to make the most of school life. Our broad and balanced curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background or circumstances, can access experiences that broaden horizons, build confidence, and enhance their cultural capital. Our staff is our greatest strength. Their expertise, passion, and commitment make a real difference every day. We invest in continuous professional development so that our teachers and support staff continue to grow, innovate, and provide the very best education and care for every student.

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.