Specialist Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/NS/57025

Southbroom Infants' School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discounts for Teachers

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

Job summary

Nyland School in Swindon is seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our SEMH provision. You will support students in their learning, work with staff to deliver engaging lessons, and help create a compassionate, collaborative classroom environment.

The role is 35 hours per week, term-time only, with a pro-rata salary (£22,191.46 to £25,234.88). Start date ASAP and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Enthusiastic and eager to help students learn.
• Compassionate with a good sense of humour.
• Strong team-player with SEMH experience.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their learning within a dedicated SEMH setting.
• Assist teaching staff to implement lessons and activities.
• Promote a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

School experience

Enthusiastic

Compassionate

Team player

SEMH awareness

Job description

About This Role

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

The Hours: 35 hours, term time only.

Working hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 08:30-15:50pm, Tuesdays from 08:30 to 16:30pm and Fridays from 08:30 to 14:30pm.

Salary: Salary grade: WHFNJC L - Actual Pro-rata salary £22,191.46 to £25,234.88.

Start date: ASAP

Nyland is an SEMH Primary School in Swindon for children with social, emotional and mental health needs. We aim to build an ethos of emotional awareness and understanding and we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness in our school.

In our most recent OFSTED inspection the school was judged as strong in the area of Inclusion and Personal Development and Well-Being and at expected standard in all other areas, the inspection team found no areas of the inspection that required improvement - 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 Teaching Assistant to join us.

If you are looking to continue your Specialist 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

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Specialist Teaching Assistant we would like to join us will be:

• 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 think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• 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.
• 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.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

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

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. Please note that 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.