KS2 Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Swindon is seeking two enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistants. The role is part-time during term time only, requiring individuals with experience in supporting children with special educational needs. Candidates should demonstrate strong customer service abilities, teamwork skills, and a positive attitude. The institution offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Access to dedicated intervention space

Use of a sensory room

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Able to complete observations and assessments.
• Friendly, positive, flexible, and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the KS2 classes.
• Run interventions based on class teacher instructions.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Good numeracy/literacy skills

Team player

Positive and flexible attitude

Education

GCSE grade 4 in numeracy and literacy

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Hours of work - 30 hrs / week Monday - Friday 8.45 - 3.15 (part time applications will be considered) Term time only plus inset days (39 weeks per year). Fixed Term – Until August 2026. Salary; SCP 5-6. Start date: 5th January 2026 / ASAP.

Nythe Primary School is looking to appoint 2 outstanding KS2 teaching assistants who are resourceful, enthusiastic and self‑motivated. We would like someone with a tolerant and compassionate nature, a sense of humour and the ability to work both on their own and as part of our supportive team.

Ideal Candidate

• An outstanding KS2 teaching assistant with experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Fully committed to inclusion.
• Friendly, positive, flexible and energetic.
• Someone with high expectations.
• A team player.
• Able to complete observations and assessments, and support with record keeping.
• Able to run interventions with instruction from the class teacher.
• Good numeracy/literacy skills to GCSE grade 4 level or above.

Benefits

• A committed, hardworking and friendly team.
• A supportive leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Use of a dedicated, well‑resourced intervention space.
• Use of a fully‑resourced sensory room.

As an Academy we work within the support of Excalibur Academies Trust, which offers our employees many wide ranging opportunities for future professional development.

Closing date: 9th December 2025

Interviews: W/C 15th December 2025 (We will consider interviewing and closing early for the right candidate)

Nythe Primary School and Excalibur Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.