Graduate Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant

Candidate Source; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Annual leave entitlement/term time

Onsite parking facilities and cycle/y

Job summary

Candidate Source is recruiting a Graduate Programme Teaching Assistant or Teaching Assistant to join the SEND Department of a large school in Cheltenham. You will support students in Maths or Science, with experience in 1:1 interventions and small-group work highly regarded.

The role is fixed-term, offers in-house training, CPD, and pathways toward teacher training via GITEP, with tailored support and observational visits.

Qualifications

• Essential: Graduate Programme – Teaching Assistant
• Essential: Degree in relevant subject
• Essential: strong literacy and numeracy at GCSE C/4 or above
• Essential: ability to relate to children and adults
• Desirable: experience in education or SEND environments

Responsibilities

• Support students through 1:1 interventions
• Assist in small group work and main classroom activities
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of young people

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Maths/Science knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large school with over 200 staff and 1,700 students as a Graduate Programme Teaching Assistant or a Teaching Assistant to work within our Special Educational Needs Department, supporting the effective operation of the SEND provision on a day-to-day basis in school. We are looking for support for our students with Maths and Science specialisms being desirable.

Teaching Assistants play a vital role in our SEND support and provision as part of the SEND Team which is led by the SENDCO and the SEND Lead Practitioner. Teaching Assistant support students through 1:1 interventions, small group work as well as main classroom support.

Those interested in a Graduate Programme position, this opportunity is specifically aimed at recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching. We are founder members of the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP) who are one of the few training institutions rated by OFSTED as “Outstanding”. If appointed we would provide tailored support to help with your application to GITEP and as you take the next step in your career.

The Graduate programme includes in-house training sessions, observational visits to other schools, coaching programme and additional CPD activities depending on your specialist areas. Although starting with us would not imply a firm commitments to train as a teacher, the appointment would be fixed contract which will give you the opportunity to decide whether you would like to make teaching your career.

Early application is recommended. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026 at 9am

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

• Graduate Programme – Teaching Assistant
• Degree in relevant subject
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum of grade C/4 at GCSE or equivalent) in both English Language and Maths
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum of grade C / 4 at GCSE or equivalent) in both English Language and Maths
• Communication / Interaction specialism and/or subject knowledge and a desire to support within Maths or Science

Desirable

• Subject knowledge and a desire to support within Maths or Science

Experience:

Essential

• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young students and in forming effective professional relationships
• Enthusiasm, drive and love for the job
• Committed to high personal standards at all times
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working within an educational setting
• Experience of work within specific areas of SEND
• Adaption of ICT equipment to specific student needs
• Understanding of child development
• Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes

Employee Benefits

Lifestyle and wellbeing

• Family-friendly policies
• Attractive salary and pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement/term time only working options
• Free one-to-one wellbeing support
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Four electric car charging points
• Free/discounted access to the school’s onsite
• Gym (conditions apply)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Techscheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World
• Blue Light Card - Discount Scheme
• Staff social events
• Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm daily)

Statutory and other benefits

• The full range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave
• Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy
• We will honour your continuity of service in other state-funded schools in relation to sick pay and pension rights.
• Provision of all necessary IT equipment.