Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £6,994.34 - £7942.20 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8NF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1530769 |
Summary
We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our team at Avening Primary School. Within this
role, you will work with the class teacher to deliver lessons in a mixed age class and to support students
across the curriculum including those who have additional academic, social or emotional needs.
Under the direction and control of the classroom teacher: - Actively support the learning of individual children, groups or cohorts in teaching tasks set by the teacher - Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, academic, social and emotional development - Keep children on task and spot early signs of bullying and/or disruptive behaviour - Monitor any problems and developmental needs of individual pupils and be prepared to report these to the designated supervisor as appropriate - Assist individuals in educational, physical and social needs - Help children to become more independent learners - Cover the class on occasions as part of a teaching team Support the class teacher by: - Providing support across the curriculum - Providing support as requested for children with special education needs or disabilities - Carrying out work under the guidance of the teacher- Undertaking work set by the class teacher and helping children to reach their targets - Being involved at whole class level and assisting in the planning of work programmes for individuals or groups of children - Carrying out interventions as required by the class teacher - Providing feedback to teachers - Liaising with parents as required
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you require so please ask us during your interview
Under the direction and control of the classroom teacher: - Actively support the learning of individual children, groups or cohorts in teaching tasks set by the teacher - Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, academic, social and emotional development - Keep children on task and spot early signs of bullying and/or disruptive behaviour - Monitor any problems and developmental needs of individual pupils and be prepared to report these to the designated supervisor as appropriate - Assist individuals in educational, physical and social needs - Help children to become more independent learners - Cover the class on occasions as part of a teaching team Support the class teacher by: - Providing support across the curriculum - Providing support as requested for children with special education needs or disabilities - Carrying out work under the guidance of the teacher- Undertaking work set by the class teacher and helping children to reach their targets - Being involved at whole class level and assisting in the planning of work programmes for individuals or groups of children - Carrying out interventions as required by the class teacher - Providing feedback to teachers - Liaising with parents as required
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you require so please ask us during your interview