Job Description

Salary: 21,190 FTE, actual salary 17,737


Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Headteacher - Vacancy

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join The Eaglewood School Trust part of Bourne Education Trust.

About The Eaglewood School

The Eaglewood School provides a calm, inclusive and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to thrive. Our mission of "Aspiring, Thriving, Belonging" ensures that students are academically prepared, emotionally supported and personally respected.


We deliver a balanced and tailored curriculum designed to meet individual needs and help students overcome barriers to learning.


As part of Bourne Education Trust, The Eaglewood School joins a wider community of schools dedicated to raising aspirations, supporting every student's wellbeing and helping them succeed.

Details

Position: Teaching Assistant


Contract: Permanent, Full time


Start Date: ASAP


Salary: 21,190 FTE, actual salary 17,737

Benefits

Generous workplace pension through TPS Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shopbenefits platform Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils Under the guidance of the Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning

Essential

Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification) Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:


Reflective, optimistic and aspirational Collaborative and innovative Committed, engaged and professional Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 19th January 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

The Eaglewood School

Location

Culver Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6SY

School type

AP, Academies

Job Posted

24/12/2025

Role

Curriculum Support

Subject

Curriculum Support

Employment type

Term time

Closing date

19/01/2026

Start date

ASAP

Job reference

TA/122025