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Graduate Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 17,817 - 18,976 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cheltenham
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large school with over 200 staff and 1,700 students as a Graduate Programme Teaching Assistant or a Teaching Assistant to work within our Special Educational Needs Department, supporting the effective operation of the SEND provision on a day-to-day basis in school. We are looking for support for our students with Maths and Science specialisms being desirable.
Teaching Assistants play a vital role in our SEND support and provision as part of the SEND Team which is led by the SENDCO and the SEND Lead Practitioner. Teaching Assistant support students through 1:1 interventions, small group work as well as main classroom support.
Those interested in a Graduate Programme position, this opportunity is specifically aimed at recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching. We are founder members of the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP) who are one of the few training institutions rated by OFSTED as “Outstanding”. If appointed we would provide tailored support to help with your application to GITEP and as you take the next step in your career.
The Graduate programme includes in-house training sessions, observational visits to other schools, coaching programme and additional CPD activities depending on your specialist areas. Although starting with us would not imply a firm commitments to train as a teacher, the appointment would be fixed contract which will give you the opportunity to decide whether you would like to make teaching your career.
Early application is recommended.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026 at 9am
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
Graduate Programme – Teaching Assistant
Degree in relevant subject
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum of grade C/4 at GCSE or equivalent) in both English Language and Maths
Teaching Assistant
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum of grade C / 4 at GCSE or equivalent) in both English Language and Maths
Communication and Interaction specialism and/or subject knowledge and a desire to support within Maths or Science
Desirable
Subject knowledge and a desire to support within Maths or Science
Experience:
Essential
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team
Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people.
Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young students and in forming effective professional relationships
Enthusiasm, drive and love for the job
Committed to high personal standards at all times
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Desirable
Experience of working within an educational setting
Experience of work within specific areas of SEND
Adaption of ICT equipment to specific student needs
Understanding of child development
Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
Employee Benefits
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Family-friendly policies
Attractive salary and pension
Generous annual leave entitlement/term time only working options
Free one-to-one wellbeing support
Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
Four electric car charging points
Free/discounted access to the school’s onsite
Gym (conditions apply)
Cycle to work scheme
Techscheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World
Blue Light Card - Discount Scheme
Staff social events
Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm daily)
Statutory and other benefits
The full range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave
Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy
We will honour your continuity of service in other state-funded schools in relation to sick pay and pension rights.
Provision of all necessary IT equipment.
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