Lydiard Park Academy is seeking an exceptional and motivated Teaching Assistant to join a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment. The post holder will work as part of a team to promote the emotional, physical and educational development of pupils, including those with special needs, and work in partnership with parents.
Please note we will review applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this advert at any point.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.
Salary: £25,600 gross per annum (pro rata)- £17,278 gross per annum (actual)
Hours: Part time - 29.17 hours per week - term time only (39 weeks per year)
Preferred Interview dates: w/c 8th June 2026 (TBC)
Start date: 1st September 2026
Please note we will review applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this advert at any point.
ob Description / Information About The Role:
Job title: Teaching Assistant - Mainstream
Role reports to: Assistant Principal (SEND)/ Head of ASC Centre
The Role: This role is a pivotal one in the academy’s future journey, as our newly appointed Teaching Assistant will help to continue to build upon the successes of our Trust. The successful candidate will form part of the support team and will work closely with the Assistant Principal (SEND), other senior leaders and all staff across the school.
It cannot be stressed enough that this post involves work which can be of a highly confidential nature. It is essential that no school business is discussed outside the classroom. Mainstream Teaching Assistant will support students from years 7 – 11 across the curriculum as directed by the Centre Manager.
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of the Principal, Teacher or Special Education Needs & Disability Lead / Coordinator, work as part of a team to promote the emotional, physical and educational development of pupils, including those with special needs, and work in partnership with parents.Why choose us?
The Park Academies Trust is a family of schools, both primary and secondary, that believes in ‘collaboration not competition’. Together we are stronger!
Formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education, we are a growing Trust with a strong academic performance and are looking to enhance our team with committed and passionate teachers.
Currently six schools: Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Red Oaks Primary School, Orchid Vale Primary School and Bridlewood Primary School, the Trust offers a high-quality educational provision from nursery right up to Sixth Form, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.
Our aim is to offer all pupils a broad and inspirational curriculum while fulfilling individual learning needs. The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations.
In 2022, we celebrated another excellent year for GCSE results across both Trust secondary schools, and a very successful set of A level results from our Sixth Form based at LPA. We need talented staff as we take advantage of the unique opportunities ahead.
We offer:
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.Teaching Assistant- Part time - Mainstream (29.17 hours per week) • Swindon, Wiltshire
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