Teaching Assistant in Swindon

Uplands is a school for students with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) aged 11 – 19 years and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Our students will often have additional complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an unconditional positive regard for our children and young people (CYP).
• Is motivated to make a difference.
• Is a resilient, supportive and reliable team player.
• Is focused on enabling our CYP by being solution focused.

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun Teaching Assistants who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great!

Working at Uplands

Uplands is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people within our SEND, CofE and mainstream schools.

“The very special students and dedicated team members are what motivate me.”

“Working here gives true perspective of how the small things in life for most people are a huge journey for our young people but helping and seeing them succeed makes you realise what we do every day can impact on someone not just for the school day, but for the rest of their lives.”

“The internal feeling you will get from supporting the young people to help manage life will make all the hard work worth it.”

“You reap what you sow. Not everything is achievable first time round, but with time, patience and perseverance, the rewards are endless.”

“You know that you, as a team member, are proud to be part of that student’s journey and that has made a difference (however big or small).”

“With the support of Uplands I have been able to further my career and work in a really rewarding job.”

Interview: w.c 02.03.2026 or as received.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role. Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk or 1793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Experience: You can join us as an entry level Support Assistant or an experienced Teaching Assistant.

Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Benefits

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays.
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Annual pay progression opportunities.
• Continuous Service date honoured.

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.