Teaching Assistant (30 hours)

Wansdyke School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Wansdyke School in Swindon is seeking a motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join its vibrant team and provide support to pupils starting November 2026. This part-time role covers 30 hours per week across the school term-time calendar (38 weeks per year), with flexibility to support children of all abilities.

The successful candidate will work across all age ranges, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, carry First Aid (or willingness to complete it), and contribute to a positive

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children’s learning.
• Able to work across all age ranges.
• Willing to complete First Aid if not already trained.
• Ability to work flexibly to support pupils' learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils across all age ranges.
• Support children with SEND when needed.
• Work flexibly to support learning activities and group/one-to-one tasks.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to monitor progress.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Adaptability

First Aid trained

SEND support experience

Student support

Job description

Wansdyke School is looking for an motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join its vibrant team and provide support to pupils, starting November 2026.

Working Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year, term-time only)

We are a vibrant non-denominational single form entry primary school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11. Located in the market town of Devizes, Wiltshire, we are proud to have very incredible children, who show exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning. We have a supportive parent body and a 28 place Complex Needs Resource Base, which supports children with additional needs from across the county. Our passionate staff are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence and, in 2021, we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for providing a purposeful and engaging curriculum, which allows pupils to flourish personally and academically. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

As a Teaching Assistant, you must be able to work across all age ranges and be prepared to work flexibly to support children of all abilities, including those requiring SEND support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
• Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young people, including their social and emotional wellbeing;
• Is First Aid trained (or is willing to complete this);
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Has experience of supporting children’s learning.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role

including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01380-725 234

Closing Date:

Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interview Date:

w/c Monday 19th October 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.