About This Role
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and if a suitable candidate is identified we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Role Details
Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks (Term time only). Monday: 8.30am – 4.30pm. Tuesday to Thursday: 8.30am – 3.30pm. Friday: 8.30am – 2.30pm.
Salary: TWHF L 7 to L15 £20,606.28 to £23,432.30 Actual Salary
Description
St. Luke’s is a vibrant, thriving and rapidly improving specialist school in Swindon, providing education for secondary-aged children with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have small class sizes with an average of 10 students and are committed to helping each of our students reach their full potential.
We are looking for an inspirational, self‑motivated and committed Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our team.
All About You
- Experienced working in a school environment.
- Enthusiastic and eager to help students learn.
- Tolerant and compassionate with a good sense of humour.
- A strong team‑player.
- Experienced in working with students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Why Work for Us?
We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos. Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed. Our children are engaged and eager to learn. We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community. As part of The White Horse Federation multi‑academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Menopause support network
Discounts & Savings
- Discounts for Teachers – All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
Development
- Access to up‑to‑date training on safeguarding and child protection, including ongoing updates on statutory guidance.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
- Excellent Pension Scheme*
- Employer contributions above national standards
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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