Job Description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Kingfisher CE Academy in Swindon (SN1 7DA) is looking to appoint a Nursery Teaching Assistant to work the heart of the community of Wichelstowe. We are looking for a Nursery Qualified TA who will be supporting teaching and learning in the Nursery, and working across the 2-year-old and Pre-School room and under the direction of the Nursery room leader. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.

Details of role:

This is a

term-time, fixed term role ending on the 19th July 2026

. The hours are 32.5 hours per week with working hours being 8:15am - 3:15pm.

Salary range:

Trust Grade 1 - 7 24,311 - 25,600

(18,281 - 19,250 pro-rata per annum)

, dependant on experience

Proposed start date

: Monday 5th January 2026

Proposed interview date:

Friday 12th December 2025

Closing date:

We do not have a closing date for this role and will instead review applications as and when they are received. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.

Please see below for details of the role.

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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 dedicated and passionate teachers.

Currently eight schools: Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Red Oaks Primary School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Bridlewood Primary School and Kingfisher CE Academy, 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.

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.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.

What we offer:

A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential Competitive salary A variety of career progression opportunities within the Trust, including our own bespoke leadership programme Support from dedicated and experienced colleagues across the Trust Staff benefits package, including salary sacrifice affordable technology, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discounts Staff wellbeing: access to On Line Doctor, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme Attractive pension scheme
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Job Title

: Nursery Teaching Assistant

Job Purpose:

Work in partnership with the Nursery Teacher in all aspects of the Nursery, within an educational plan, contribute to the professional staff team and assist in the development and education of children, using specialist knowledge and experience. Undertaking tasks related to classroom activities and individual pupil needs, providing supervision and care skills.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsibilities

To support children's holistic development through working with individuals, groups, and the whole class across a wide range of indoor and outdoor educational experiences. Providing them with appropriate support and interaction. To attend to the physical needs of young children, e.g., first aid, changing clothes, toilet training. To respect confidentiality of pupils and their family. To share in the responsibility for assessing children's development and learning and completing appropriate records under the direction of the Nursery Teacher. To have a good understanding of the Early Years curriculum. To understand the importance of developing a positive parents, carers and school relationship. To develop good working relationships with outside agencies and to attend any meetings required, i.e., Health Visitor, Social Services, and Speech Therapists. To assist the Nursery Teacher in providing informative reports for individual children. To share in the responsibilities of promoting a positive approach to behaviour management and to be aware of the social needs of the children and sympathetic to their emotional needs. To plan, prepare, set out and clear away activities, materials and resources in co-operation with other staff. To share responsibility for the presentation of children's work and for the compilation of displays To maintain and service resources and equipment used for play and social activities. To participate in and attend Nursery and school staff meetings and Teacher Development Days. An important aspect of the role will be involvement in appropriate further training to ensure personal and professional development. To work in partnership with the teacher in the development and supervision of students, especially those on the nursery nurse courses. To participate in reviews of Nursery policies and practices.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Follow the procedures for safeguarding and child protection as set out in the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All staff are expected to record any safeguarding and behaviour concerns on CPOMS, so that this will alert a member of the safeguarding team. Report concerns about a child's safety or welfare to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or one of the Deputy Safeguarding Leads as soon as possible. Maintain confidentiality about children and families at all times and share information on a strictly need to know basis. Report to the Principal / Headteacher if there is a concern about an adult or volunteer working in school, or to the CEO if the concern is about the Principal / Headteacher.
No job description can be exhaustive and the post holder is expected to undertake any other duties that can be accommodated within the grading level and nature of this post.

Knowledge and Experience:

A commitment to high quality inclusive childcare and play Experience of working with children A level 2 or 3 qualification Early Years qualification (or similar) would be desirable, but is not essential Knowledge and understanding about the development needs of young children Commitment to child-centric practice and the promotion of children's rights Experience of working with children in this age range Ability to work in a team with good communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to working with parents and to equality of opportunity Appropriate literacy and numeracy skills

Contacts and Relationships:

Head teacher Governors Education and Health professionals - Health Visitor, Social Services, Speech Therapists Parents Staff Pupils
In accordance with the provisions of the GDPR, jobholders should take reasonable care to ensure that personal data is not disclosed outside Trust procedures, or use personal data held on others for their own purposes.

Safeguarding - Children & Vulnerable Adults

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Staff must work in accordance with the South West Child Protection procedures and Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy and understand their role within that Policy.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: 24,311.00-25,600.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Enhanced maternity leave On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person