Teaching Assistant

Affinity Workforce Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in Swindon is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to inspire and support students, including those with SEMH needs. The role offers engaging activities to empower pupils and requires an enthusiastic mindset. Competitive pay and flexible schedules are offered. The ideal candidate may or may not have previous relevant experience. Apply now to make a lasting impact on tomorrow's learners.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free CPD & Team Teach training

Referral bonuses of £200 for Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants

Named a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) students is desired.
• Enhanced DBS is required (can be facilitated).
• UK Right to Work is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Empower pupils through engaging learning activities.
• Assist teachers in delivering impactful lessons.
• Support individual needs to boost confidence and progress.
• Maintain a positive, well-organised classroom space.

Skills

Experience with children (formal or informal)

Enthusiastic, adaptable mindset

Job description

Affinity Workforce Solutions are working in partnership with primary schools across Swindon, who are looking for a full time Teaching Assistant to start mid-October. As part of the White Horse Federation, these schools want to give their students the best chance of success and inspire every child to flourish through an inclusive, all-through education. The suitable individual for this role will be inspirational and encouraging to the students that they will be working with.

This role will include work on a 1:1 basis as well as support across the classroom. As part of this position, the individual will be required to work with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) students, therefore having previous relevant experience is desired - but not essential. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Empowering pupils through engaging learning activities
• Assisting teachers in delivering impactful lessons
• Supporting individual needs to boost confidence and progress
• Maintaining a positive, well-organised classroom space

What We're Looking For:

• Experience with children (formal or informal)
• Enhanced DBS (we can help with this)
• UK Right to Work
• Enthusiastic, adaptable mindset and a love for education

Why Join Us?

• Flexible schedules & competitive pay
• Free CPD & Team Teach training
• 200 for any successful referral of Teachers and 100 for Teaching Assistants
• Named a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

Make a lasting impact-apply today and inspire tomorrow's learners.