Teaching Assistant with 1 hour MDSA

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

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: This role is a full-time post, consisting of 25 hours of TA support and 1 hour of MDSA support. The TA role working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am-3:00pm. The MDSA role hours will be 30 minutes each on a Thursday and Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Teaching Assistant.

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team, working closely with children in Reception or Year 1.

This rewarding role involves supporting the whole class, helping them to thrive both socially and academically in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the class teacher to support learning across the classroom and will also be required to undertake midday supervision duties as part of the role. This an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives.

This role is a full-time post, consisting of 25 hours of TA support and 1 hour of MDSA support. The TA role working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am-3:00pm. The MDSA role hours will be 30 minutes each on a Thursday and Friday.

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This role is permanent. The salary will be Grade 3. The post begins on 1st September 2026.

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This role is suitable for all applicants - qualifications not required.

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Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please email admin@st-jamespri.dgat.org.uk to arrange a visit, or in case you have any questions about this role.

What the school offers its staff

Free and confidential employee assistance programme available 24/7

High quality professional development – please see the DGAT Continuous Professional Development and Learning Brochure for more information here: https://www.dgat.org.uk/cpdl-and events

A range of clear and supportive policies.

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

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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