Teaching Assistant

Kingfisher Academy Inc; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

* Teaching AssistantNEW# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Swindon, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £23,557 - £24,806 FTE – (Actual £14,989 - £15,784)Posted: 13th February 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 27th March 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1534612Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1534612* Share :**Teaching Assistant****Start date: ASAP** subject to recruitment and safeguarding checks**Salary:** £24,311 - £25,600 FTE - depending on experience – (Actual salary £15,468 - £16,289 Pro Rata)**Hours:** Part Time 27.5 hours/week - 9:10am to 3:25pm/day. Term Time Only – 39 weeks per year (paid weeks 44.64)**Contract:** Permanent**Closing date: 4 March 2026****PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM FOR THIS ROLE. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs.**Highworth Warneford School is seeking to appoint a well organised, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the 11-16 age range who experience learning, medical or behavioural difficulties. You will be expected to work across all year groups of the school, either individually with pupils or with groups in classes.We welcome people who can work as a team, have the ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and have a genuine interest in the needs of children.Please see the supporting documentation for full details of the role.Highworth Warneford School is part of The Park Academies Trust. This Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that little pat on the back:• Doctor Care Anywhere• Cycle to work scheme• Employee assistance programme• Let’s Connect – Salary sacrifice Technology• Love Electric – Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme• My Gym DiscountsSafeguarding StatementThe Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require satisfactory references.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Park Academies Trust 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. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.### Highworth Warneford SchoolPart of### The Park Academies Trust