Teaching Assistant
Eldene Nursery and Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, term time only - 25hrs per a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- J / K Depending on Experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Someone:
- who enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping them succeed
- with high expectations for all pupils
- who can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- who is patient, nurturing and resilient
- who is flexible and willing to work across different year groups
- who is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
- willing to provide intimate care and support pupils with complex SEND needs
- committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality
What the school offers its staff
- a supportive and welcoming team
- opportunities for training and professional development
- a wellbeing focused workplace
- a valued role contributing to pupil development
Further information about the job
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a variety of needs. This rewarding role will involve supporting children both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
The successful candidate will be flexible and willing to work across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 according to the needs of the school. The role may involve providing 1:1 support for pupils with complex SEND needs, including children communication, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, sensory, physical and learning needs.
The postholder must also be willing to provide personal and intimate care where required, following appropriate training and school procedures.
Commitment to safeguarding
Eldene School 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. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearances, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. Our safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures can be read on our website. For those candidates shortlisted an Online Search Record will be carried out.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Eldene Nursery and Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- SBM@eldene.swindon.sch.uk
Large primary school with nursery for 3 years +. Established SRP for KS2 children with a new KS1 provision opening soon
Arranging a visit to Eldene Nursery and Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SBM@eldene.swindon.sch.uk.
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