Teaching Assistant - Swindon

Prospero Teaching; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for both recent graduates and experienced professionals to contribute to a thriving secondary school environment. With a focus on key stage 3 and 4 education, you will play a crucial role in supporting teachers and enhancing student learning experiences. The school is committed to professional development, providing accredited courses and in-house training. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this part-time position could be your ideal next step.

Benefits

Accredited CPD Courses

In-house Training and Development

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or experienced cover supervisors are encouraged to apply.
• Must have up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in managing classroom activities and student engagement.
• Assist in the preparation of educational materials and resources.

Skills

Safeguarding Training

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Recent Graduate with 2:1 or higher

Qualified Teaching Status

Job description

JOB TITLE - Teaching Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a Secondary school based in Swindon.

The school is a large mainstream Secondary School with a supportive cover team and teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetables for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4 levels.

The position is open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Swindon
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Start date - September 2025
• Full time/part time - Part-Time
• Minimum rate of pay - 90 - 110 per day
• Hours - 8:20 am - 4:00 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:1 or higher
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Qualified Teaching Status

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references covering the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team