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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Gym discount

Employee assistance

Online Doctor

Pension

Discounts

Job summary

The Park Academies Trust is looking for Teaching Assistants to join its Complex Needs Provision at The Deanery CE Academy in Swindon. The role supports teachers and pupils, with confidential work across the curriculum in a dynamic, supportive Trust environment.

Salary ranges from £24,522 to £25,600 FTE (pro rata £18,440–£19,250). Hours are 32.5 per week, term time only. Start ASAP; closing date September 2026, rolling applications.

Qualifications

• Support the teacher and pupils across the curriculum in a complex needs setting.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and safeguarding in line with school policy.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to support individual and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lesson delivery and pupil supervision across the curriculum.
• Support individuals and groups as directed by the teacher.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs Provision

Due to the expansion of our Secondary Complex Needs Provision, The Park Academies Trust is seeking several exceptional and motivated Teaching Assistant 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 The Deanery CE Academy

Salary range: Trust grade 1-7 (£24,522 - £25,600 FTE) (£18,440 - £19,250 pro rata actual salary) - depending on experience

Hours: 32.5 per week Monday - Friday (Term time only)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: September 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 may be 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 secondary children across the curriculum working in the unit, as directed by the teacher. The teachers will provide all the necessary planning. 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. 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