Teaching Assistants
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1HS |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | b1d06f1f-6345-43e5-a4a1-4e7bda2aeef8 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (Qualified and Unqualified) to join our SEN department, supporting students with a range of additional needs both in the classroom and through targeted interventions. You will work closely with teaching staff to promote independence, remove barriers to learning, and help students thrive academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities
• Support SEND students in lessons and small‑group activities
• Assist with the delivery of evidence‑based interventions
• Provide feedback on student progress and needs
• Help maintain an organised and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to wider school duties and support students during social times
The Ideal Candidate
• Positive, proactive, and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting young people
• Strong communication skills and good levels of literacy and numeracy
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with young people (in any setting)
• Knowledge of SEND or experience in schools is beneficial but not essential
• NVQ, Supporting Teaching and Learning (Level3) or equivalent (for Qualified TA positions only)
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including those considering a future career in teaching. If you're passionate about helping students succeed and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to receive your application.
Hours of Work:
28 hours and 45 minutes per week at the following times: 9.00am – 3.10pm, Monday – Friday
The above hours include a 20-minute paid break (if working more than 4 hours per day) and a 25-minute unpaid lunch break, to be taken at times agreed with the Line Manager
What the school offers its staff
• Attractive salary and pension schemes – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teaching Staff) or the Local Government Pension Scheme (Professional Support Staff)
• Family friendly polices
• Enjoy an annual ‘Me Day,’ giving you one day off each academic year to spend however you choose — whether that’s a spa day, a shopping trip, or quality time with loved ones (T&C’s apply)
• Access to a Wellbeing App, offering a range of wellbeing tools — including four‑week plans, health checks, and breathing exercises — as well as resources such as meditation guides, fitness videos, and recipes.
• A range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Access to an employee assistance programme for all staff that offers services, including wellbeing, self-referral counselling, information on stress, weight management, smoking cessation
• Access to Occupational Health services
• New staff induction and support programmes
• Continuous service in other state funded schools will be honoured in relation to sick pay, holiday entitlement, pension rights
• Access to or provision of IT equipment (role specific)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to CLPD and INSET, personalised for individuals through the schools’ Appraisal procedures, including access to role specific academic study and professional qualifications
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Staff social, sporting and wellbeing activities throughout the year
• The dining room is open for staff to use at break and lunch times
• Staff room with facilities, including tea and coffee
• There is an optional staff social fund
• 10% discount on Adult Education at Cirencester College: About Adult Education – Cirencester College
Commitment to safeguarding
Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online check.
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (Qualified and Unqualified) to join our SEN department, supporting students with a range of additional needs both in the classroom and through targeted interventions. You will work closely with teaching staff to promote independence, remove barriers to learning, and help students thrive academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities
• Support SEND students in lessons and small‑group activities
• Assist with the delivery of evidence‑based interventions
• Provide feedback on student progress and needs
• Help maintain an organised and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to wider school duties and support students during social times
The Ideal Candidate
• Positive, proactive, and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting young people
• Strong communication skills and good levels of literacy and numeracy
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with young people (in any setting)
• Knowledge of SEND or experience in schools is beneficial but not essential
• NVQ, Supporting Teaching and Learning (Level3) or equivalent (for Qualified TA positions only)
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including those considering a future career in teaching. If you're passionate about helping students succeed and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to receive your application.
Hours of Work:
28 hours and 45 minutes per week at the following times: 9.00am – 3.10pm, Monday – Friday
The above hours include a 20-minute paid break (if working more than 4 hours per day) and a 25-minute unpaid lunch break, to be taken at times agreed with the Line Manager
What the school offers its staff
• Attractive salary and pension schemes – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teaching Staff) or the Local Government Pension Scheme (Professional Support Staff)
• Family friendly polices
• Enjoy an annual ‘Me Day,’ giving you one day off each academic year to spend however you choose — whether that’s a spa day, a shopping trip, or quality time with loved ones (T&C’s apply)
• Access to a Wellbeing App, offering a range of wellbeing tools — including four‑week plans, health checks, and breathing exercises — as well as resources such as meditation guides, fitness videos, and recipes.
• A range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Access to an employee assistance programme for all staff that offers services, including wellbeing, self-referral counselling, information on stress, weight management, smoking cessation
• Access to Occupational Health services
• New staff induction and support programmes
• Continuous service in other state funded schools will be honoured in relation to sick pay, holiday entitlement, pension rights
• Access to or provision of IT equipment (role specific)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to CLPD and INSET, personalised for individuals through the schools’ Appraisal procedures, including access to role specific academic study and professional qualifications
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Staff social, sporting and wellbeing activities throughout the year
• The dining room is open for staff to use at break and lunch times
• Staff room with facilities, including tea and coffee
• There is an optional staff social fund
• 10% discount on Adult Education at Cirencester College: About Adult Education – Cirencester College
Commitment to safeguarding
Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online check.