Teaching Assistant
Cirencester Kingshill School, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1HS23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
8 May 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual £3,307 - £3,814/FTE £24,796 - £28,598
Teaching Assistant job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Qualified/Unqualified) to join our SEN department, supporting students with a range of additional needs both in the classroom and through targeted interventions. You will work closely with teaching staff to promote independence, remove barriers to learning, and help students thrive academically and socially. Working 1 day per week.
Key Responsibilities
• Support SEND students in lessons and small group activities
• Assist with the delivery of evidence-based interventions
• Provide feedback on student progress and needs
• Help maintain an organised and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to wider school duties and support students during social times
The Ideal Candidate
• Positive, proactive, and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting young people
• Strong communication skills and good levels of literacy and numeracy
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with young people (in any setting)
• Knowledge of SEND or experience in schools is beneficial but not essential
• A good standard of education, G.C.S.E’s or equivalent, grade 4 or above in Mathematics and English
• NVQ, Supporting Teaching and Learning (Level 3) or equivalent (for Qualified TA position only)
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including those considering a future career in teaching. If you're passionate about helping students succeed and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to receive your application.
Hours of Work:
5 hours and 45 minutes per week at the following times: 9.00am – 3.10pm, 1 day per week between Monday – Friday
The above hours include a 20-minute paid break (if working more than 4 hours per day) and a 25-minute unpaid lunch break, to be taken at times agreed with the Line Manager
Salary:
Unqualified: Qualified:
Grade D point 3 – 6 FTE £24,796 – £25,989 pro rata Grade F point 6 – 12 FTE £25,989 – £28,598 pro rata
Actual salary per annum is £3,307 - £3,466 Actual salary per annum is £3,466 - £3,814
Closing date for applications:
9.00am – Monday 1st June 2026 (we reserve the right to close applications early as this position is urgent, for this reason we urge interested applicants to apply as soon as possible).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cirencester Kingshill School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 806 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cirencester Kingshill School website
Cirencester Kingshill School, opened in 1976, as a purpose built 11-16 co-educational comprehensive. It is situated on the south east side of Cirencester approximately one mile from the centre, on a spacious site bordering open countryside. The school became an Academy in August 2011.
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