Senior Teaching Assistant: 1:1 & Group Support | Primary

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated Reed Education consultant

Job summary

Reed Education partnered with a welcoming primary school in Cheltenham to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support Year 1 and Year 5 pupils. The role is full-time, starting immediately and continuing until March 2027, with morning 1:1 support and afternoon general TA duties.

The ideal candidate will have primary school experience, strong behaviour management, patience, resilience, and the ability to adapt across age groups while building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• Experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Confident working with children across different age groups.
• Willing to obtain an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil.
• Deliver interventions and small group support as needed.
• Support the class teacher with lessons and activities.
• Help create a positive and productive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Patience and resilience

Adaptability

Building relationships with pupils

Job description

Reed Education partnered with a welcoming primary school in Cheltenham to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support Year 1 and Year 5 pupils. The role is full-time, starting immediately and continuing until March 2027, with morning 1:1 support and afternoon general TA duties.

The ideal candidate will have primary school experience, strong behaviour management, patience, resilience, and the ability to adapt across age groups while building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.