Teaching Assistant NEW

Heywood Prep; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Means tested school fee discount

5% employer pension

Shopping discount card

Personal accident at work cover

Complimentary lunches

Pro-rata paid holiday & bank holidays

Counselling scheme

Job summary

Heywood Prep School in Corsham, Wiltshire, is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community on a permanent, part-time basis. The role supports teachers across a range of primary age groups, helping deliver inclusive lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and supporting pupils' physical, social, and emotional development.

The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week during term time (plus five weeks pro rata for holiday club) with hours 9:00 am to 1:00

Qualifications

• Experience in the classroom across a range of primary age groups and abilities.
• Aligned with the National Curriculum and supporting physical, social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teaching staff to inspire pupils through engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Support pupils' development of academic and personal skills in a caring environment.

Skills

Classroom experience

Primary age groups

Inclusive lessons

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Heywood Prep SchoolLocation: Corsham, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £12,042 paPosted: 11th September 2026Expires: 28th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1573682* Share :* PrintWe are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community.This is a dynamic role for a passionate educator with experience in the classroom across a range of primary age groups and abilities.The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to inspire pupils through engaging, inclusive lessons aligned with the National Curriculum, while fostering physical, social, and emotional development.Reports to: The Head, Head of Learning Enhancement**Hours, Salary & Benefits:**Contract: Permanent, Part-timeHours: 20 hours per week term time, plus five weeks pro rata to be worked in holiday club pa (days are flexible, to be agreed with the Holiday Club Manager). Term time working hours are 9:00am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday.Salary: £12,042 paStart Date: 2 November 2026Benefits:* Means tested school fee discount* 5% employer pension* Shopping discount card* Personal accident at work cover* Complimentary lunches* Pro-rata paid holiday and bank holidays per annum* Access to the group's counselling schemeTo read the full job description, please read the attached candidate pack.### AttachmentsTeaching Assistant - Heywood Prep Candidate Pack\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Heywood Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.