Teaching Partner (EYFS / Key Stage One)

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QG

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 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: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3 - Salary will be pro-rata for number of working hours/weeks

Teaching Partner (EYFS / Key Stage One) job summary

Grade 3 (26 hours, term time only plus Inset) fixed term to 31st August 2027.

The Catholic School of St Gregory the Great is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Partner to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage One team. This is an exciting opportunity to support young learners at a crucial stage in their development within a welcoming and faith-filled school community.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning across EYFS or Key Stage One. You will play a key role in helping children to develop socially, emotionally and academically, ensuring they feel safe, supported and inspired every day.

Key Responsibilities

- Support pupils’ learning in the classroom, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis

- Help to create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

- Support children with additional needs where required

- Provide appropriate support for pupils’ personal care needs, including assisting with toileting and changing, in a respectful and dignified manner

- Promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school in all aspects of school life

The Ideal Candidate Will:

- Be patient, caring and enthusiastic with a genuine passion for supporting children’s development

- Be comfortable supporting pupils with personal care needs in a sensitive and professional way

- Have strong communication and teamwork skills

- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

- Support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school (you do not have to be Catholic to apply)

What We Offer:

- A warm, inclusive and supportive working environment where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do

- A school culture that values joy, laughter and a sense of fun alongside high expectations

- A friendly and dedicated staff team

- Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning

- Opportunities for professional development and training

- A strong sense of community rooted in shared values

Safeguarding Statement

The Catholic School of St Gregory the Great is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. An online check will also be completed.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form via My New Term. For further information or to arrange a visit, we warmly encourage you to contact us.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team.

Closing Date: Friday 29th May

Interview Date: WC: 1st June

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 The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-catholic-school-of-saint-gregory-the-great-cheltenham

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