Teaching Assistant

Overview

Exeter House School is an all through Education Provision (EP) for children and young people (CYP) with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. We are a supportive and nurturing community for CYP, aged 2
-19. Rated Good by Ofsted (Jun 23).

We are in search of Teaching Assistant who:

• Are nurturing and empathetic
• Have a great sense of humour
• Are an adaptable, collaborative team player
• Are patient with a flair for celebrating the smallest of successes

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun Teaching Assistants who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great!

Exeter House School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Note:

Applicants will be considered and interviewed as received. Please also note that successful candidates may be required to work within the main site or at any of the school's satellite sites.

Hours:

31 hrs per week preferable, but part time will be considered for the right candidate and where this fits the school's needs.

Training:
It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Interviews: 03.03.2026 or as received

Please see the attached Job Description s for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

• Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured
• You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are.
• We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit

For any internal Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingwiltshire  for an internal application form.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingwiltshire  or and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.