Specialist Teaching Assistant EDV/2025/SLA/27926

Southwold Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant specialist school in Swindon is seeking two Specialist Teaching Assistants to support secondary-aged children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This permanent, term-time-only position involves working 32.5 hours per week. The ideal candidates will have experience in a school environment, possess a good sense of humour, and be enthusiastic about helping students reach their potential. The role comes with competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a supportive community.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discount for Teachers

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

Excellent Pension Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Enthusiastic and eager to help students learn.
• Tolerant and compassionate with a good sense of humour.
• Strong team player.
• Experience working with students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their learning.
• Help each student reach their full potential within a small class size.

Skills

Experience in a school environment

Ability to help students learn

Tolerant and compassionate

Strong team-player

Experience with SEMH needs

Job description

About This Role

Specialist Teaching Assistant x2. Permanent contract. 32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks (term time only). Salary: TWHF L 7 to L15 £19,947.99 - £22,683.73.

St. Luke’s is a vibrant, thriving and rapidly improving specialist school in Swindon, providing education for secondary‑aged children with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have small class sizes with an average of 10 students and are committed to helping each of our students reach their full potential.

Our staff team are a tight, close‑knit community who all look out for each other, and we like to have fun while we work, so a good sense of humour is important! This really is a fantastic opportunity for someone experienced working with children and young people with SEMH needs, or for those with transferable skills looking to develop their skills and experience with young people in school.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated “GOOD” in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an inspirational, self‑motivated and committed Specialist Teaching Assistant to join us.

If you are looking to continue your Teaching Assistant career in a challenging and rewarding role within our school to support students in their learning, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every student in our school reach their potential.

All About You

• Experienced working in a school environment.
• Enthusiastic and eager to help students learn.
• Tolerant and compassionate with a good sense of humour.
• A strong team‑player.
• Experienced in working with students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Why Work for us?

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi‑academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More

• Discounts for Teachers – All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts.
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up‑to‑date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.