Teaching Assistant - Sherborne C of E Primary School

Gloucestershire Education Department, Cheltenham

Teaching Assistant - Sherborne C of E Primary School

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Gloucestershire Education Department, Cheltenham

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 28 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Teaching Assistant - Sherborne C of E Primary School


Cheltenham



  • School: Sherborne C of E Primary School (Primary)

  • Address: Sherborne, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

  • Title: Teaching Assistant - Sherborne C of E Primary School

  • Grade: Grade 3-4 (pts 4-10) £24,404- £26,835pa pro rata, depending on experience

  • Allowances: (Not applicable)

  • Hours: Part Time (23.30 hours)

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Closing Date: 11/07/2025

  • Interview Date: 17/07/2025

  • Start Date: 01/09/2025


So, you're looking at Teaching Assistant jobs in Gloucestershire? Congratulations! You have just found your dream role at the most popular school in the North Cotswolds! We're looking for an imaginative, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic staff and beautiful school.


Sherborne CofE Primary School is a small village school in the heart of the Cotswolds. An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to work with our children in Years 4, 5 and 6, including working 1:1 with children with special educational needs. Children attending our school love learning and being outdoors, and truly are a joy to work with.


Why should you apply for this position?



  • The children in the class (and indeed the school) are amazing;

  • You will be working in a school which places the children's happiness and wellbeing at the heart of its curriculum;

  • Our weekly Forest School sessions take place in a sectioned-off piece of woodland owned and maintained by the National Trust;

  • We offer small class sizes throughout the School;

  • You will meet and work alongside friendly and caring colleagues;

  • We have supportive parents;

  • Our School is set in breath-taking scenery;

  • We will have an ongoing commitment to your professional development;

  • You will be joining a school which has an excellent reputation and is always over-subscribed;

  • Because you will have fun!


We are looking for someone who:



  • Has experience in working with children;

  • Is appropriately qualified (ideally NVQ Level 3 or higher, with GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above);

  • Shows kindness, patience and enthusiasm;

  • Works well with others;

  • Is able to teach the class on occasions for short amounts of time;

  • Is prepared to go 'above and beyond' in order to ensure that the children get the very best start to their education.


The post is for 23.3 hours per week (term time only), 9:00am-2:40pm, allowing one hour for lunch.


This 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. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.


Closing date for applications:


11-07-2025


Salary:


Grade 3-4 (pts 4-10) £24,404- £26,835pa pro rata, depending on experience


Hours Per Week:


Part Time (23.30 hours)


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a) Has experience in working with children;
b) Is appropriately qualified (ideally NVQ Level 3 or higher, with GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above);
c) Shows kindness, patience and enthusiasm;
d) Works well with others;
e) Is able to teach the class on occasions for short amounts of time;
e) Is prepared to go 'above and beyond' in order to ensure that the children get the very best start to their education.

Sherborne CofE Primary School is a small village school in the heart of the Cotswolds. An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to work with our children in Years 4, 5 and 6, including working 1:1 with children with special educational needs. Children attending our school love learning and being outdoors, and truly are a joy to work with.

i) The children in the class (and indeed the school) are amazing;
ii) You will be working in a school which places the children's happiness and wellbeing at the heart of its curriculum
iii) Our weekly Forest School sessions take place in a sectioned-off piece of woodland owned and maintained by the National Trust;
iv) We offer small class sizes throughout the School;
v) You will meet and work alongside friendly and caring colleagues;
vi) We have supportive parents;
vii) Our School is set in breath-taking scenery;
viii) We will have an ongoing commitment to your professional development;
ix) You will be joining a school which has an excellent reputation and is always over-subscribed;
x) Because you will have fun!

We are looking for someone who

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