Teaching Assistant

Badbury Park Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Staff health and well-being support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Badbury Park Primary School in Swindon invites applicants for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS2. You will work closely with class teachers to assist with literacy, numeracy and ICT activities, helping children develop confidence and independence.

We are looking for someone patient, nurturing and enthusiastic about inclusive education, with a track record of motivating primary-aged pupils and promoting positive behaviour in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children, especially Years 5/6.
• Ability to motivate and support pupils to achieve their best.
• Experience promoting positive behaviour and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across KS2, focusing on literacy, numeracy and ICT.
• Work with class teachers to support pupils' academic and personal development.
• Promote confidence, independence and social skills in pupils.
• Remain patient, calm and professional in a busy school environment.
• Collaborate with staff to contribute to the wider school ethos.

Skills

Primary experience

Year 5/6

Motivate pupils

Behaviour management

Team player

Job description

Are you kind, patient, and passionate about helping every child reach their full potential? We are looking to appoint an experienced teaching assistant to work primarily in KS2.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping children thrive both academically and personally. Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team, you will support pupils' learning, emotional wellbeing and development through engaging activities tailored to individual and group needs. You'll help create a positive and stimulating learning environment, assist with literacy, numeracy and ICT activities, and encourage children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils, contribute to their progress and success, and be part of a supportive team committed to providing the very best outcomes for every child. We welcome applications from individuals who are nurturing, adaptable and enthusiastic about supporting children of all abilities, including those with additional needs or English as an additional language.

Our free school is part of The Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme, free car parking and free staff health and well-being support. We are passionate about outdoor learning, education for social responsibility and forest school and we have wonderful green spaces to bring the curriculum alive. We have engaged, happy learners in beautiful, authentic learning spaces with carefully chosen versatile resources that provoke creativity, curiosity, and concentration.

• excellent CPD and career opportunities
• competitive salary with scope for progression
• a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms
• an excellent pension scheme
• free car parking
• free staff health and well-being support

Badbury Park has a great staff team who are supportive, passionate, and caring. Our aim is to work collaboratively together to nurture and develop every child through carefully planned lessons. We believe in teaching skills, sharing knowledge, and building special memories that children will take with them through the rest of their lives.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience of working with primary-aged children, particularly in a Year 5 and/or Year 6 setting.
• Be able to motivate and encourage pupils to achieve their best.
• Use a range of effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and support children with differing needs.
• Foster positive social skills, confidence and independence in pupils.
• Remain calm, patient and professional in a busy school environment.
• Show initiative and be able to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Act as a positive role model for children and embrace a values-based approach to education.