Teaching Assistants & HLTAs – Wilts & BANES

Company: Wiltshire County Council
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Location: Trowbridge
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you support learning across EYFS to Key Stages 1 and 2 in diverse school settings. You will work either in whole-class or 1:1 contexts, collaborating with schools and a team of recruiters to match your skills with local needs. You’ll contribute to safeguarding, assist with inclusive teaching, and adapt to different learning styles. This is a flexible opportunity with various contract types and immediate-start potential.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive daily pay: 96.20
  • Variety of partner schools and locations
  • Support from experienced school leaders and recruiters
  • Structured induction and professional development
  • Personalised candidate portal
  • Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Responsibilities

  • Provide whole-class and 1:1 support across EYFS and KS1/KS2 in mainstream and specialist settings
  • Work across multiple Wiltshire and BANES partner schools
  • Adapt to varied contract types (daily, short-term, long-term, permanent) and start dates
  • Engage with safeguarding and compliance administrative processes as part of placement
  • Participate in induction and ongoing professional development offerings
  • Utilize the candidate portal to manage availability and bookings

Key requirements

  • Empathetic, kind, and child-centric demeanor
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative to meet individual learning needs
  • Passion, enthusiasm, and creativity in engaging children
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Valid DBS on update service (or readiness to process)
  • Empathy
  • Strong communication
  • Initiative
  • Creativity
  • DBS on update service (or ability to obtain)
  • Safeguarding knowledge (compliance with Safer Recruitment, KCSIE)

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Posted: October 21st, 2026