Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a caring, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our Support team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SENCo to support students with SEND, both in and out of the classroom. You will be patient, flexible and able to build positive relationships with students, offering encouragement while promoting independence and inclusion. Experience of working with children is essential, and experience of SEND support is desirable.

Kingsbury Green Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, is a forward-thinking and ambitious 11-18 academy set in a beautiful Wiltshire location. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are committed to high standards, personal development and preparing young people for successful futures. At Ascend Learning Trust, our motto - Together we Belong, Believe, Become.- guides everything we do. We create a genuine sense of belonging and deliver a holistic, world-class education that opens doors for every young person, no matter their starting point. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture and inspire us to provide unmissable education and limitless horizons. When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community that invests in its people and develops high-calibre professionals. We foster kindness, inclusivity and high expectations, and we welcome colleagues who want to make a meaningful difference every day.

• Free annual flu vaccines
• Discounted gym memberships
• 24/7 counselling helpline
• Annual Wellbeing Day
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working solutions
• Optional health and fitness schemes
Financial
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Excellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
Career Progression
• Instructional Coaching for teaching roles
• Supportive performance development
• Apprenticeship and training opportunities
• Internal progression pathways
• Recognition and long-service awards
• Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.