Teaching Partner (PPA Cover)

SGS Pegasus School, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 8:30am-16:30pm Monday -Thursday. 8:30am-16:00pm Friday (30 minutes flexible working at the start and end of the day)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,578 per annum FTE, pro rata to £28,272 per annum for term time only.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Brings positivity, flexibility and enthusiasm to every day
• Can deliver engaging and creative learning experiences
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, belonging and achievement for every learner
• Is committed to helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting where every child is known, understood and valued
• A comprehensive induction programme and ongoing support from experienced colleagues
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate SEND professionals
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is recognised and celebrated
• Meaningful work with the chance to see the difference you make every day
• Students who inspire us through their determination, individuality and achievements
• A school community where every success, no matter how small, is celebrated
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing support services

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.

Teaching Partner (PPA Cover)

Salary Range: SCP18-SCP24, starting at £32,578 per annum FTE, pro rata to £28,272 per annum for term time only.

Start date: January 4th 2027

Contract Type: Permanent, full time and term-time only.

Hours: 8:30am-16:30pm Monday -Thursday. 8:30am-16:00pm Friday (30 minutes flexible working at the start and end of the day)

Every child deserves someone who believes in them. Could that be you?

At SGS Pegasus School, we know that the people who make the greatest difference in a child's life are often those who build trust, nurture confidence and inspire a love of learning every single day.

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Partner (PPA Cover) to join our dedicated specialist team. This is more than a cover role. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them overcome barriers, celebrate achievements and realise their full potential.

Working across the school, you will deliver engaging lessons, support pupils' individual learning journeys and help create a safe, inclusive environment where every child feels valued, understood and empowered to succeed. Whether you're encouraging a student to tackle a new challenge, celebrating a breakthrough moment, or simply being the consistent, trusted adult they need, your contribution will matter.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Brings positivity, flexibility and enthusiasm to every day
• Can deliver engaging and creative learning experiences
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, belonging and achievement for every learner
• Is committed to helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally

Why Join SGS Pegasus?

At SGS Pegasus, you'll be part of something truly special. Every day, you'll help young people build confidence, develop independence and achieve things they never thought possible. Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential, and we are proud to provide an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.

When you join us, you'll become part of a warm, skilled and forward-thinking team that shares a genuine commitment to transforming lives through education. We believe in supporting our staff as much as we support our students, creating a culture where collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting where every child is known, understood and valued
• A comprehensive induction programme and ongoing support from experienced colleagues
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate SEND professionals
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is recognised and celebrated
• Meaningful work with the chance to see the difference you make every day
• Students who inspire us through their determination, individuality and achievements
• A school community where every success, no matter how small, is celebrated
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing support services

Some jobs fill vacancies. Others change lives.

If you are looking for a role with purpose, where no two days are the same and every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join SGS Pegasus and help shape brighter futures, one lesson, one conversation and one achievement at a time.7

Advert Closing Date: Friday 27th November

Expected Interview Date: Monday 7th December

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.

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About SGS Pegasus School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 18
• Size: 134 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: SGS Pegasus School website
• Email address: claire.vittery@sgsat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sgs-pegasus-school

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