Teaching Assistant

The working hours for this role are expected to be 28.5 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant and 2.5 hours per week as an MDSA. The start date for this role is 14 September 2026. Breakfast and After School Club hours are also available and desirable. There are Permanent and Fixed-Term options available; these can be discussed at interview. Castle Mead School and Nursery is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Teaching Assistant (KS2) to join their team. 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. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join our school team as a Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant. In this varied role, you will support pupils' learning and development both in the classroom and during lunchtime, helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all children. You will work closely with teachers to support the delivery of the curriculum, provide tailored assistance to individual pupils, and help children develop confidence, independence, and resilience. During lunchtime, you will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing, and enjoyment throughout the midday break. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families, supporting the school's values and high expectations for behaviour and achievement. You will contribute to safeguarding, health and safety, and the welfare of children at all times, ensuring a nurturing and secure learning environment. This rewarding position is ideal for someone who is organised, flexible, and passionate about helping children thrive both academically and socially. 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. 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.