Teaching Assistant

Pittville School; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join its successful Student Support Team. The role involves supporting individual students and assisting teachers across various subjects. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in English and Maths and experience working with young people. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, with part-time hours considered. The salary ranges between £26,403 and £27,694 annually.

Qualifications

• Holder of a relevant qualification equivalent to GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths.
• Experience working with young people is ideal.
• Graduate candidates considering teaching routes are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and classes as part of the Student Support Team.
• Assist teachers within various curriculum areas.
• Work fixed term term time only for 32.5 hours per week.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Relevant qualification equivalent to GCSE grade 4 in English

Relevant qualification equivalent to GCSE grade 4 in Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Pittville School

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• Job Reference: EDV/2025/PS/94776
• Location: Albert Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JD
• Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed Term
• Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time
• Salary: £26,403.00 - £27,694.00 Annually (FTE)
• Grade: 4
• Closing Date: 9:00am, 12th Jan 2026
• Start Date: ASAP
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

Pittville School is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in our highly successful Student Support Team. The role will include work with individual students and classes, supporting teachers and working within the various curriculum areas.

This post would provide excellent experience for graduate candidates considering routes into teaching.

Expectation is that the post-holder will hold a relevant qualification equivalent to GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths and ideally will have experience of working with young people. The position is 12 months fixed term, term time only and 32.5 hours per week. Part time hours will be considered.

Please complete an application form. The closing date is Monday 12th January 2026. Interview date is to be confirmed. This position is due to commence as soon as possible.

Applications from ECT's would be welcomed.

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Related Documents

• 1. TA Job Description Person Spec .pdf

Contact Details

Alison Bawdon

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