Teaching Assistant NEW

Wishford Schools; 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 and bank holiday

Job summary

Heywood Prep School in Corsham is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support our educators and foster student engagement. This part-time role involves working 20 hours a week during term time, with flexible hours during the holiday club. You'll be part of a vibrant community, influencing pupils positively with inspiring, inclusive lessons.

The position offers a salary of £12,042 per annum along with various benefits such as a school fee discount and an employer pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in the classroom across a range of primary age groups and abilities.
• Able to inspire pupils through engaging, inclusive lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Foster physical, social, and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teaching staff to support student learning.
• Adapt lessons to meet diverse student needs.
• Participate in the development of inclusive educational practices.

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.