Teaching Assistant - Swindon. Job in Swindon Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team in Swindon. This part-time role is ideal for both recent graduates and experienced cover supervisors, offering opportunities for professional development and potential contract extension. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment for students and staff alike, with a focus on continuous improvement and safeguarding. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your career in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house training and development team

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a 2:1 or higher degree.
• Qualified Teaching Status and up-to-date safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing classroom activities.
• Support students in their learning and development.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Child protection

Classroom management

Education

2:1 or higher degree

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