Teaching Assistant

Gloucester Academy, Gloucester, GL4 6RN

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday, 36.00 hours per week, term time only, plus INSETS.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale, points Grade C, Points 4-6, £25,185 -£25,989 FTE, actual salary £21,719 - £22,412 per annum. Starting salary and pay points will be aligned with relevant regional NJC spine on appointment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Teaching Assistant you will be passionate about working with children. You will enjoy helping them learn and grow. At Gloucester Academy we are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join us to work alongside the classroom teacher to provide additional support to the whole class or individual students. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and has a positive attitude towards learning. You will be responsible for providing individualised support, building relationships with your student and their family, and working closely with the classroom teacher to create a supportive learning environment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide in-class support for all students, focusing on SEND or small groups of students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques.
• Small group intervention.
• Under the direction of the SENDCo, to develop and lead small group work for identified students (e.g. Speech and Language Interventions) and to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups
• To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials.
• To provide support, to include personal care, for student(s) experiencing physical or medical difficulties (following training), and physio/transferring of students as appropriate.
• To provide after school support for identified students as required.
• To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENDCo or the relevant line manager. ● To use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with behavioural and learning difficulties.
• To provide data and information to inform Annual and Transition Review paperwork, PSP's (Pastoral Support Programme), Student Profile documentation and Academic Reporting.
• To undertake assessment of students and to provide data to the relevant member(s) of staff for analysis.
• To provide support to identified students undertaking tests/exams to enable them to make full use of their access arrangements.

What the school offers its staff

GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme ● Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teaching staff only)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts

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

Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Applying for the job

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Gloucester Academy_Recruitment Pack_Teaching Assistant_November 2025 Final.pdf - 297 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gloucester Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 936 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gloucester Academy website
• Email address: rapatel@gloucesteracademy.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gloucester-academy-gloucester

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