Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cirencester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant. You will support a child with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for half of your time and assist in a general classroom setting for the remainder. The role requires strong communication skills, patience, and a commitment to safeguarding. Staff are offered professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment prioritizing wellbeing.

Benefits

On-site parking

Access to health and wellbeing services

Supportive leadership team

Professional growth opportunities

Mental health support resources

Involvement in extracurricular activities

Qualifications

• A good standard of general education, including GCSE in English and Maths.
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Willingness to undertake professional development.

Responsibilities

• Working 1‑1 with a child with an EHCP for 50% of the time.
• Working as a general class Teaching Assistant for the other 50%.

Skills

Good communication skills with both adults and children

Patience

Reliable and trustworthy

Warm and friendly personality

Team Player

Positive approach to inclusive practice

Education

GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above or other equivalents

Vocational training/qualification in the care, development or education of children

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

• A good standard of general education including GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above or other equivalents
• Vocational training/qualification in the care, development or education of children
• Willingness to undertake professional development
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting
• A commitment to the provision of high quality support
• Confidentiality
• Punctuality
• Good communication skills with both adults and children.
• Patience
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Warm and friendly personality
• Team Player
• A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues

What the school offers its staff

• On‑site parking
• Involvement in enriching extracurricular activities or trips.
• A leadership team that values and listens to its staff.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your career with opportunities to lead projects, develop specialisms, and receive continuous training.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a forward-thinking team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Staff well‑being committee.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Services: All staff are supported with access to a 24/7 GP helpline, physiotherapy, mental health counselling (up to seven sessions as standard), and nurse advisory services. These services are designed to ensure timely and effective care, helping staff maintain their health and wellbeing.
• Proactive Mental Health Support: Staff have access to mental health resources, including counselling, workshops, and practical support for managing stress, anxiety, and other challenges. This ensures a supportive work environment that prioritises staff wellbeing.

Further details about the role

Working 1‑1 with a child with an EHCP for 50% of the time, and the other 50% working as a general class TA.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.