Overview
Job Description
Salary: NJC Grade D, £25,185 – £25,989 (DOE) FTE / Actual Salary: £10,538.51 – £10,874.91 (DOE)
Hours: 18 hours, 3 days, per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Contract: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact re cruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk for further information.
Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our vibrant learning environment. As a successful candidate, you will will work closely with teachers to help deliver high-quality education and provide tailored support to pupils. We value teamwork, creativity, and a passion for helping children thrive academically and socially. If you’re committed to making a positive impact in a nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Assist with the development and implementation of specific programs
- Monitor directed children including the assessment, recording, and reporting of achievement and mental wellbeing
- Prepare learning activities for children
- Promote good practice in SEND support across the school
If you’re committed to making a positive impact in a nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Why choose us?
Noremarsh Junior School is a 7-11 school in the heart of Royal Wootton Bassett. We pride ourselves in providing a happy and stimulating learning environment for all our children. We have strong links in the local community and believe education is a partnership between the school, parents and the local community which make our children’s school experiences happy, rewarding, and successful.
Full details can be found in the recruitment pack .
Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.
If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.
Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.
Together we Belong, Believe, Become.
We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:
Health & Wellbeing
- Free annual Flu Vaccines
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
- *Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working solutions
Financial
- Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
- Excellent Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
- Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)
Career Progression
- Instructional Coaching for Teachers
- Developmental performance management conversations
- Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
- Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
- Recognition and Reward -including service awards
* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.
At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.
Find out more and apply:
Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
To apply for this position, please do so via MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146421/EDV-2025-NJS-91375
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
Closing date (and time): 9am, 3rd September 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Commencement date: As soon as possible
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered “spent” and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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