SEN Teaching Assistant

Woodmancote School; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,142 - 29,540; Full time

Job summary

Woodmancote School in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week during term time, supporting pupils with diverse needs in our Enhanced Internal Provision.

Applications are open to Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants, or those with experience supporting children with additional needs in primary schools.

Qualifications

• Applications are open to Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants, or those who are highly experienced in supporting children with additional and complex needs in primary schools.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional and complex needs in a primary school setting.
• Assist in activities and supervising pupils to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

# SEN Teaching AssistantEmployer: Woodmancote SchoolLocation: Cheltenham, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 - £29,540 pa pro rataPosted: 23rd July 2026Expires: 1st September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1566510* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintWoodmancote School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and supportive team.Applications are open to Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants, or those who are highly experienced in supporting children with additional and complex needs in primary schools. We have our own Enhanced Internal Provision and the successful candidate will spend time supporting children who access this.You will need to be resilient, well organized and empathetic, with a clear understanding of the individual needs of children.Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only.Permanent Contract.Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 - £29,540 pa pro-rataA job description and person spec. can be found in the supporting documents section of this advert.Completed applications should be made through our e-teach platformPlease note that CVs will not be accepted.Closing Date: 9am 1st September 2026Interview Date: w/c 7th September 2026Start Date: asapApplicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. These procedures include questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, and necessary safety checks.We will require details of two referees within the application form. We will obtain references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.The school provides a safe physical environment for its pupils and staff, ensuring that premises are a good standard. Health & Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.Woodmancote aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.Please refer to our Safeguarding policies, including our policy on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders, all accessible via our school websiteAll shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure in order to share details of any convictions, cautions, disqualifications etc. prior to interview.Woodmancote 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.