2 x 1.1 Teaching Assistants

St James' Church of England Primary School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RS

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Post 1: 1:1 TA to work with a year 4 pupil with global development delay. The hours will be 26 hours and 15 minutes a week as a TA and 1hour and 15 mins as a Midday Supervisor. Post 2: 1:1 TA to work with a Reception pupil who has an EHCP for communication and interaction difficulties. The hours will be 15 hours a week as a TA and 5 hours as a Midday Supervisor.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until the child no longer requires support or leaves
• Pay scale: Please see details in the recruitment pack

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for two caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with global developmental delay and a pupil with an EHCP for communication and interaction difficulties.

The successful candidate will help the pupil access learning, develop independence and thrive within our inclusive school community.

What the school offers its staff

This is a rewarding opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team and make a real difference to a child's life. These positions also include a Midday Supervisor role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St James' Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St James' Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@dgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-church-of-england-primary-school-cheltenham

Arranging a visit to St James' Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dgat.org.uk.

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