Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Woodmancote School in Cheltenham invites applications for a committed Teaching Assistant. The post is permanent, part-time (20–27.5 hours/week term time), Grade 5 (pts 11–14) £28,142–£29,540 pro rata, and suitable for Level 3 TA or experienced in primary support.

The role requires resilience, good organisation and empathy, with understanding of individual pupil needs; safeguarding, DBS checks and references apply. Apply via our e-teach platform; closing date 1st September 2026.

Qualifications

• Open to Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants or those highly experienced in supporting children in primary schools.
• Role will be in KS1 initially, with flexibility to work across the school as required.

Skills

Resilient

Organised

Empathetic

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

# 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: 1566502* 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 in primary schools. The position will be in KS1 in the first instance, but the successful candidate should be willing to work across the school when required.You will need to be resilient, well organized and empathetic, with a clear understanding of the individual needs of children.Hours: Between 20 - 27.5 per week, term time only. Preferred hours will be discussed at interview.Permanent Contract.Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 - £29,540 pa pro-rataA job description and person spec. can be found on our e-teach platform.Completed applications should only be made through our e-teach platform.Please note that CVs and standard application forms 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 website.All 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.