Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c202a6ff-7d03-44d0-977b-8d11fab70c4c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and qualifications
GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade4 (previously Grade C) in English and Math’s
Emotional literacy support assistant qualification
Professional knowledge and experience
Experience working in a school environment orother educational setting
Experience working with children / young people
Experience planning, delivering or assisting learningactivities
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to build effective working relationships withpupils and adults
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliversupport to meet individual needs
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to therole, and ability to apply this effectively insupporting teachers and pupils
Excellent verbal communication skills
Active listening skills
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to supportlearning
Understanding of roles and responsibilities withinthe classroom and whole school context
Traits and competencies
Committed to and good understanding ofSafeguarding and Child Protection practice andprocedure
Able to carry out routine tasks without closesupervision
Able to identify, prioritise and deal with issues asthey occur
A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to motivate self,prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
A confident communicator
Someone who is:
• Willing to work outside of normal hours if require
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Enthusiastic, approachable and team spirited
Willing to be involved in and contribute to thedevelopment of the department and extra-curricular activity
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for allpupils, and promoting the ethos and values of theschool
Team orientated
Resilient, positive, forward-looking and enthusiasticbout making a difference
Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge childrenand young people
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits
Every school is unique and ours is no exception. One of our unique sellingpoints is the relatively high average length of service of our staff, and relativelylow rate of staff turnover. Neither of these are by chance and are the product ofstaff feeling trusted, empowered and recognised for leading the roles they do.
We feel that a mark of the outstanding school we are is symbolised by thenumber of staff who choose to send their children to be educated with us.
Below is a list of just some of the ‘pull factors’ that contribute to making ourschool a great place to work:
• An allocation of three, paid staff wellbeing days, where employees are not required to be in school.
• An average of 17.4 students per teacher (full-time equivalent)
• An iPad to use in school and at home, to enable seamless remote working, using cloud-based technology.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing through a variety of internal practices, designed to recruit and retain the very best staff.
• Work-life balance – three paid staff wellbeing days each year, where employees are not required to be in school
• Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, including gymnasium, swimming pool and fitness equipment.
• Comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site
• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including partners and dependents), confidential counselling services and support from our Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure that our staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• Outstanding, tailored CPD
• Pension Scheme membership (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pensions Scheme)
• Support in completing relevant external leadership development programmes.
• The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Education and qualifications
GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade4 (previously Grade C) in English and Math’s
Emotional literacy support assistant qualification
Professional knowledge and experience
Experience working in a school environment orother educational setting
Experience working with children / young people
Experience planning, delivering or assisting learningactivities
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to build effective working relationships withpupils and adults
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliversupport to meet individual needs
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to therole, and ability to apply this effectively insupporting teachers and pupils
Excellent verbal communication skills
Active listening skills
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to supportlearning
Understanding of roles and responsibilities withinthe classroom and whole school context
Traits and competencies
Committed to and good understanding ofSafeguarding and Child Protection practice andprocedure
Able to carry out routine tasks without closesupervision
Able to identify, prioritise and deal with issues asthey occur
A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to motivate self,prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
A confident communicator
Someone who is:
• Willing to work outside of normal hours if require
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Enthusiastic, approachable and team spirited
Willing to be involved in and contribute to thedevelopment of the department and extra-curricular activity
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for allpupils, and promoting the ethos and values of theschool
Team orientated
Resilient, positive, forward-looking and enthusiasticbout making a difference
Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge childrenand young people
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits
Every school is unique and ours is no exception. One of our unique sellingpoints is the relatively high average length of service of our staff, and relativelylow rate of staff turnover. Neither of these are by chance and are the product ofstaff feeling trusted, empowered and recognised for leading the roles they do.
We feel that a mark of the outstanding school we are is symbolised by thenumber of staff who choose to send their children to be educated with us.
Below is a list of just some of the ‘pull factors’ that contribute to making ourschool a great place to work:
• An allocation of three, paid staff wellbeing days, where employees are not required to be in school.
• An average of 17.4 students per teacher (full-time equivalent)
• An iPad to use in school and at home, to enable seamless remote working, using cloud-based technology.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing through a variety of internal practices, designed to recruit and retain the very best staff.
• Work-life balance – three paid staff wellbeing days each year, where employees are not required to be in school
• Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, including gymnasium, swimming pool and fitness equipment.
• Comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site
• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including partners and dependents), confidential counselling services and support from our Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure that our staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• Outstanding, tailored CPD
• Pension Scheme membership (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pensions Scheme)
• Support in completing relevant external leadership development programmes.
• The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.