SEN Teaching Assistant

Woodmancote School; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodmancote School in Cheltenham seeks a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team. The role involves working 1:1 with children, initially in KS2, across the school. You should be resilient, well organized and empathetic, with a clear understanding of individual needs.

This is a permanent, term-time only position with 17.5 hours per week. The post is graded 5 (pts 11-14) with a pro-rata salary of £28,142–£29,540 per annum.

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.
• The successful candidate will work 1:1 with children across the school, initially in KS2.
• You will need to be resilient, well organized and empathetic, with a clear understanding of the individual needs of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs across KS2.
• Support pupils across the school in KS2 and beyond as needed.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures to support pupil welfare.

Skills

Resilience

Organization

Empathy

1:1 support

Education

Level 3 TA

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: 2nd October 2026Expires: 15th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577425* Share :* 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. The successful candidate will work 1:1 with children across the school, initially in KS2.You will need to be resilient, well organized and empathetic, with a clear understanding of the individual needs of children.Hours: 17.5 hours per week, term time only.These hours will initially be split as follows:**Mon-Fri: 10.30am-2.15pm**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 and standard application forms will not be accepted.Closing Date: 9am 15th October 2026Interview Date: TBCStart 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.