Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term Contract to 31 May 2027)

Sherborne Church of England Primary School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3DH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 3 to Grade 5 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term Contract to 31 May 2027) job summary

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working as part of a friendly, supportive team where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference?

Sherborne Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed staff team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils across the school, helping to create an inclusive, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every child can succeed.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing. You will provide classroom support, work with individual pupils and small groups, deliver targeted interventions, and help ensure that all children, including those with SEND, can access and engage fully in learning.

You will become part of a welcoming and dedicated team and have access to a range of professional development opportunities, including training in phonics, SEND support and mathematics.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children in an educational or child-focused setting.
• Is committed to supporting the achievement and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a positive attitude.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's education and wellbeing.
• A school culture that values teamwork, inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Safeguarding Statement

Sherborne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to all relevant pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children to achieve their best and would like to join our school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further general information about our school can be found on our school website and we have provided our Teaching Assistant job description and Person Specification.

Applications should be completed through My New Term and should be accompanied by a personal statement. Applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on Thursday, 5 November 2026

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

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.

About Sherborne Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 48 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sherborne Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sherborne-church-of-england-primary-school-cheltenham

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