SEND Primary Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs Provision - 32.5hrs per week

Kingfisher Academy, Inc.; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Staff wellbeing programme

Pension scheme

Discounts on technology and shopping

Job summary

The Park Academies Trust invites applications for Teaching Assistants to join our Primary Complex Needs Provision based at Kingfisher CE Academy in Swindon. The role supports teachers, pupils individually and in groups, following the unit's plans and ensuring a calm, productive learning environment.

We seek motivated individuals with Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in the delivery of lessons.
• Provide support to individuals and groups of primary pupils in the unit.
• Assist with classroom management and follow the teacher's planning.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Job description

# SEND Primary Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs Provision - 32.5hrs per weekEmployer: The Park Academies TrustLocation: Swindon, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Trust grade 1-7 (£25,114 - £26,445 FTE)Posted: 5th November 2026Expires: 17th December 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582851* Share :* Print**Teaching Assistants - Complex Needs Provision**Due to the expansion of our Primary Complex Needs Provision, The Park Academies Trust is seeking several exceptional and motivated Teaching Assistants to join our new Complex Needs team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a Trust that genuinely values its staff and offers a highly supportive working environment.**Location:** Based at **Kingfisher CE Academy****Salary range:** Trust grade 1-7 (£25,114 - £26,445 FTE) (£18,885 - £19,886 pro rata actual salary) - depending on experience**Hours:** 32.5hrs per week (term time only)**Start date:** ASAP**Closing date:** November 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert at any point should a suitable number of applications be received.**Interview date:** Shortlisted candidates maybe interviewed as applications are received**The Role:**The teaching assistant in these roles will work closely with and report to the complex needs provision leadership team. The role of the TA is to support the teacher, individual and groups of Primary children across the curriculum working in the unit, as directed by the teacher. The teachers will provide all the necessary planning. You will need a good general level of education to include Maths and English GCSE grade C or above, or further relevant experience in the absence of formal qualifications.***\\*\\*It cannot be stressed enough that this post involves work which can be of a highly confidential nature.******\\*Please see Job Description below for full details.*****Why choose us?**The Park Academies Trust is a family of schools, both primary and secondary, that believes in ‘collaboration not competition’. Together we are stronger!Formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education, we are a growing Trust with a strong academic performance and are looking to enhance our team with committed and passionate teachers.Currently eight schools: Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Red Oaks Primary School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Bridlewood Primary School and Kingfisher CE Academy, the Trust offers a high-quality educational provision from nursery right up to Sixth Form, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.Our aim is to offer all pupils a broad and inspirational curriculum while fulfilling individual learning needs. The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations.The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations.We are offering an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.**What we offer:**\\* A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success\\* A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential\\* Competitive salary\\* A variety of career progression opportunities within the Trust, including our own bespoke leadership program.\\* Support from dedicated and experienced colleagues across the Trust\\* Staff benefits package, including affordable technology, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discounts\\* Staff wellbeing: access to On Line Doctor, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme\\* Attractive pension scheme### AttachmentsTPAT Application Form\\_v0923TA Complex Needs Provision (KIN.DEA.RO) Job Description \\_ v0625### Safeguarding Statement:The Park Academies 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. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.