Teaching Assistant

Bradon Forest School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant who thrives as part of a supportive team and is committed to contributing to the safe and effective running of our school environment. In return, we offer an excellent working environment, opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in similar roles across the Trust and a strong commitment to your ongoing professional and personal development. You will find us to be supportive, responsive and caring and we are always open to discussing flexible working opportunities with prospective candidates before or during the interview process.This is a permanent position with opportunities for either full time and part time working. The salary will be paid on a pro rata basis, depending on the agreed working hours, which will be discussed at the interview stage.

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Bradon Forest School is a well-respected and popular 11- 16 comprehensive and our catchment area accepts students from rural and urban communities. The school is well situated just north of the M4 (J16) within easy travelling distance of Bristol, Bath and Swindon and on the edge of the Cotswolds. The Athelstan Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in 2015 currently consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. All our schools share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust. 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

Flexible working 

The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well-run and respected school

Good opportunities for personal and career development

Pension Scheme

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: 

Previous experience relating to the candidate information pack

A proven ability to work on their own initiative

A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults

The ability to use relevant technology/equipment

A can-do attitude

A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school. 

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you require so please ask us during your interview. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your
interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bradon Forest School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 987 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bradon Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradon-forest-school-swindon

Bradon Forest School is part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of three secondary schools: Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton and The Dean Academy in Lydney.

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