Teaching Assistant (Part-time)

TN United Kingdom; Swindon Village; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading secondary academy in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. This part-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives by providing high-quality support and promoting positive behavior in the classroom.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a school setting.
• Caring, patient, and flexible approach to supporting learners.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to students, ensuring access to learning.
• Work with individuals and small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
• Support students with a range of learning needs, including SEND.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Flexibility

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21.05.2025

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05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – Secondary Academy – Swindon, Wiltshire

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent
Start Date: July 2025
Salary (Actual): £23,656 - £25,183 Annually (FTE)
Grade: NJC Grade C to D

Our client, a welcoming and inclusive secondary academy based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their student support team on a part-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by supporting their academic, social, and emotional development. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide high-quality support to individuals and small groups, helping students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide in-class support to students, ensuring access to learning and progress

Work with individuals and small groups under the direction of teaching staff

Support students with a range of learning needs, including SEND

Assist in the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities

Promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment

Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour when required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with young people, ideally within a school setting

A caring, patient, and flexible approach to supporting learners

Good communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work as part of a collaborative team

A commitment to safeguarding and the well-being of all students

Please note: Our client does not offer sponsorship.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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