Teaching Assistants

Orchard Vale Community School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Vale Community Primary School is seeking three teaching assistants to join our school team. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

Working under guidance of teaching staff, you will support learning in classrooms and small groups, contributing to literacy and numeracy interventions and resource preparation. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children in the relevant age range.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and strategies to remove barriers to learning.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and relate to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND.
• Implement literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Assist with planning cycles and preparing learning resources.
• Supervise during breaks/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Team working

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Salary:NJC Grade C: £26,847 - £27,274 FTE (This will be paid pro‑ra‑ta to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:There are three vacancies:

One permanent positionworking 21.25 hours per week, 39weeks per year from January 2027 Two fixed term positions working 32.5 hours, 39 week per year until 31st August 2027, to start as soon as possible

Orchard Vale Community Primary School are seeking three committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our school team. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will support learning in both the classroom and small‑group settings.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND
• Implementing literacy and numeracy interventions
• Assisting with planning cycles and preparing learning resources
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil independence
• You will also assist with supervision during break/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips when required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring compassion and commitment to the role.

Essential qualities include:

• Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Knowledge of safeguarding practice and strategies to remove barriers to learning
• Strong communication skills, including confidence and fluency in spoken English
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to relate well to both children and adults

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Knowledge of SEN practices and the national curriculum
• Additional training in learning strategies such as literacy or numeracy
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10th November2026, interviews will be held week commencing 16th November2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.