Resource Base Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a warm, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. You will share our inclusive ethos and be committed to helping every child feel valued, supported and successful.

The successful candidate will

• Have experience of supporting children's learning, either within the classroom, in small groups or through 1:1 intervention.
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with children, promoting confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Demonstrate a patient, nurturing and flexible approach, adapting support to meet individual learning and communication needs.
• Have an understanding of, or a willingness to develop knowledge of, supporting children with communication and interaction needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Be committed to promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and emotional wellbeing.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team, building strong relationships with colleagues, families and external professionals where appropriate.
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to our specialist Resource Base, while recognising that it is an integral part of our inclusive school community.
• Share our commitment to high expectations for all pupils and believe that every child can flourish, regardless of their starting point.

A commitment to helping all children and staff achieve their very best, alongside a shared belief in our inclusive values, is expected of all members of our team.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive federation culture where staff, pupils and families work together to achieve the best outcomes.
• Professional development aligned to our school improvement priorities, with opportunities to develop expertise in early years, phonics, reading and writing.
• The chance to teach in a beautiful Wiltshire location close to Salisbury Plain with a friendly and committedschool community.
• An inclusive working environment that values diversity and supports wellbeing.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.