Teaching Assistant

Landkey Community Primary Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Landkey Community Primary Academy is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join our school team. You will support learning in the classroom and small groups, helping to create an inclusive and engaging environment. The role requires collaboration with staff and a focus on pupil wellbeing.

Essential experience includes supporting children, safeguarding knowledge, and strong English communication. The role is a fixed-term, part-time position with pro-rata salary guidance and DBS requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and strategies to remove barriers to learning.
• Strong communication skills, including confidence and fluency in spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to relate well to both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND.
• Implement literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Assist with planning cycles and preparing learning resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil independence.
• Supervise break/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips when required.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Salary:NJC Grade C: £26,847 - £27,274 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between £18,113 (C6) and £18,401 (C7) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment)

Working Pattern:This is a fixed term positionworking 29.15hours per week, 39weeks per year until 31st August 2027 (Monday to Friday)

Landkey Community Primary Academy are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school team. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will support learning in both the classroom and small‑group settings.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND
• Implementing literacy and numeracy interventions
• Assisting with planning cycles and preparing learning resources
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil independence
• You will also assist with supervision during break/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips when required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring compassion and commitment to the role.

Essential qualities include:

• Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Knowledge of safeguarding practice and strategies to remove barriers to learning
• Strong communication skills, including confidence and fluency in spoken English
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to relate well to both children and adults

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Knowledge of SEN practices and the national curriculum
• Additional training in learning strategies such as literacy or numeracy
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 9th November2026, interviews will be held on 13th November2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.