Teaching Assistant

Widden Primary School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Widden Primary School is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development within the classroom. You will work closely with teachers to help every child access learning and feel successful in school.

You will provide targeted support that enables children to engage with learning, overcome challenges, and develop confidence and skills to flourish throughout their primary education, in collaboration with Greenshaw Learning Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with primary age children.
• Ability to communicate with parents and other professionals.
• Ability to deliver and adapt primary curriculum focusing on precision teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children 1:1 or in groups.
• Ensure pupils’ needs are met and enable progress in learning.
• Foster intellectual and social development and language.

Skills

1:1 support for pupils

Group support

Effective communication with parents

Job description

At Widden Primary School we are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is a rewarding role at the heart of the classroom, supporting children in their learning, wellbeing and personal development. You will work closely with teachers and pupils to help every child access learning, overcome barriers and feel successful in school.

Working alongside teachers and other colleagues, you will provide targeted support that enables children to engage with learning, overcome challenges and develop the confidence and skills they need to flourish throughout their primary education.

What You Will Do As A Teaching Assistant:

• Support the learning and development of children 1:1 or as part of a group
• Ensure the pupils’ needs are met and liaise with staff as appropriate to ensure the pupils are able to make progress with their learning.
• To undertake those activities necessary to foster the intellectual and social development of children and extend the children’s language.
• To actively engage in the delivery of lessons and activities developed by teaching staff.To actively engage in the delivery of lessons and activities developed by teaching staff.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Experience of interacting with Primary age children
• Can communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• Able to deliver and adapt high quality primary curriculum with a specific focus on overlearning and precision teaching.

About

At Widden Primary School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Widden Primary School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm on Thursday, 15th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.