Teaching assistant

Woolmer Hill School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenmeadow Primary School is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join an enthusiastic team and support pupils under the guidance of the class teacher. The role emphasizes strong communication, inclusion, and proactive classroom support to help all children reach high levels of achievement.

The position is fixed-term, full-time, with a 29.08 hour week and a term-time schedule. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive staff environment that values professional development and

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to use positive behaviour management strategies are essential.
• Able to support children in a 1:1 role.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and well-organised with a proactive and creative approach.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the class teacher to support learning and behaviour within the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 support to children as required.
• Contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Help maintain high standards of achievement and conduct.

Skills

Good communication

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Inclusion focus

1:1 support

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Greenmeadow Primary School

• Job Reference #: EDV/2026/GPS/72267
• Location: Pen Close, Greenmeadow, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3LW
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £25,749.00 - £27,294.00 Annually (FTE)
• Hours Per Week: 29.08
• Weeks Per Year: 38
• Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027
• Closing Date: Midday, Thu 15th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): Week beginning 19th October

About this Role

We are looking for a committed hard-working Teaching assistant to join our enthusiastic team. Working alongside the class teacher, we are looking to appoint a Teaching assistant who is passionate about working with children within our dedicated teaching team. Good communication skills and the ability to use positive behaviour management strategies are essential.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic
• Is well organised, flexible, proactive and creative
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team
• Is able to positively promote inclusion and have high expectation for all children
• Is committed to ensuring high standards of achievement and behaviour
• Is able to support children in a 1:1 role

What we offer:

• A school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential
• Happy children who are eager to learn
• A commitment to quality professional development for all
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive and caring team.

Please see the job description and person specification attached for more information.

The hours of work will be 29.08 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 08.30am - 3.25pm and Fridays 08.30am - 1.10pm.

Term time (38 weeks per year).

Our school is part of The Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in, and around, Swindon. They 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.