Mainstream Teaching Assistant x2 Studley Green Primary School in Trowbridge

The working hours for this role are expected to be 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30, including MDSA duty and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The start date for this role is 01 September 2026.

Studley Green Primary School is seeking to appoint two highly motivated and passionate Mainstream Teaching Assistants to join their team. There will also be an MDSA responsibility as part of this role. 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.

In Your Role as a Teaching Assistant

You will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of the National Curriculum alongside the class teacher. In this role, you will help clarify instructions, support children in using learning materials, and encourage them to stay focused and complete their work to the best of their ability. You will play an important part in supporting pupils’ development in key areas such as language, reading, writing, and presentation, while also adapting activities to meet individual needs, including those with additional requirements. The role involves promoting a positive, inclusive environment by building strong relationships, supporting children’s self-esteem, and encouraging independence and good behaviour. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual learning plans, provide feedback on progress, and contribute to maintaining accurate records. Additionally, you will help prepare and manage classroom resources, maintain a safe and well-organised learning environment, and ensure the wellbeing of all pupils through effective supervision and safeguarding practices.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, and who thrives as part of a committed and collaborative school team.

In Your Role as an MDSA

You will be responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare, and good conduct of children during the lunchtime period, supervising them in dining and play areas while promoting positive behaviour in line with school policies. The role includes setting up and clearing the dining environment, cleaning tables and equipment, and maintaining a tidy and safe space for pupils throughout the lunch break. The MDSA also provides basic first aid, reports accidents or illnesses, and communicates effectively with children and colleagues to support wellbeing and development. Additionally, the post holder is expected to uphold the school’s ethos, attend training and meetings, and contribute to safeguarding practices by maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

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. 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.