Teaching Assistant - 27.5 hrs p/w

Kingfisher Academy, Inc.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff wellbeing programme

Career progression opportunities

Staff benefits package

Job summary

Kingfisher CE Academy in Swindon invites applications for a Teaching Assistant on a permanent contract. The role runs 27.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with a salary in the Trust grade 1–7 range (£24,522–£25,600 FTE; £15,603–£16,289 actual).

Start date is ASAP with a closing date of 28 September 2026 and interview on 1 October 2026. The Park Academies Trust offers a supportive, growing multi‑site environment with career progression and a competitive benefits package designed to

Job description

Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to join Kingfisher CE Academy. Kingfisher is a vibrant school in the heart of Wichelstowe which is a rapidly developing part of the town. We welcome anyone who would like to come and visit us prior to application. Details of role: This is a permanent contract post, 27.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year.

Salary: Trust grade 1-7 £24,522 - £25,600 FTE - (£15,603 - £16,289 actual) - depending on experience

Proposed start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Monday, 28 September 2026.

Interview date: 1 October 2026

Why choose us?

The Park Academies Trust is a family of schools, both primary and secondary, that believes in ‘collaboration not competition’. Together we are stronger! Formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education, we are a growing Trust with a strong academic performance and are looking to enhance our team with committed and passionate teachers. Currently eight schools: Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Red Oaks Primary School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Bridlewood Primary School and Kingfisher CE Academy, the Trust offers a high-quality educational provision from nursery right up to Sixth Form, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust. Our aim is to offer all pupils a broad and inspirational curriculum while fulfilling individual learning needs. The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations. The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations. We are offering an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.

What we offer:

• A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success
• A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential
• Competitive salary
• A variety of career progression opportunities within the Trust, including our own bespoke leadership program.
• Support from dedicated and experienced colleagues across the Trust
• Staff benefits package, including affordable technology, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discounts
• Staff wellbeing: access to On Line Doctor, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme
• Attractive pension scheme

Safeguarding Statement

The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require satisfactory references.