Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Wiltshire)
Location: Wiltshire
Contract: Temporary/Permanent
Start Date: January
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
About the Role
Welcoming secondary schools in Wiltshire are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams. You’ll be supporting students who need additional help to access learning, working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to make each day run smoothly.
This role suits someone who’s calm, positive, and able to build strong relationships with young people. You’ll need solid communication skills, a confident approach, and a genuine interest in helping students succeed.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting students with additional learning needs in and out of lessons
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Helping pupils stay engaged, focused, and confident
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Working with teaching staff to adapt tasks and resources
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Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
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Contributing to a warm, supportive classroom environment
What We’re Looking For
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Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication
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Confident literacy and numeracy
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A patient, encouraging, and proactive approach
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Experience working with young people, whether in schools, youth work, volunteering or similar
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Relevant qualifications are helpful, but not essential
If you’re interested in a future career in teaching, this role offers brilliant hands-on experience and can act as a stepping stone into teacher training.
What You’ll Receive
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Full induction and training on classroom routines
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Support from experienced school staff
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A rewarding role where your work genuinely makes a difference
We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!
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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.
We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.
Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.
If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!