Teaching Assistant

Gloucestershire College; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire College in Gloucester is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the First Steps program to support learners, develop skills, and help students build confidence, independence and employability within a positive, inclusive learning environment.

You will assist with learning activities, educational visits, and maintain accurate student records, with personal care support where required; GCSEs and IT skills required; safeguarding training encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in education, training, or a similar setting.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding, or willingness to complete training.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Working closely with teaching staff, you will support learners to take part in lessons, develop their skills, and achieve their goals.
• You will provide tailored support to help students build confidence, independence, and employability skills, while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• The role also involves supporting learning activities, educational visits, and maintaining accurate student records, as well as providing personal care where required.

Skills

Experience with learners

IT skills

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

B009 Teaching Assistant - First Steps (Chelt. Hardwick/Gloucester/Cinderford) at Gloucestershire College

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/GC/05215

Location: Llanthony Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5JQ

Contract Type: Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £20,615.62 - £22,085.81 Annually (FTE)
£26,218.54 - £28,088.30 pro rata - All year round Salary

Hours Per Week: 37

Weeks Per Year: 34

Closing Date: Midnight, Mon 28th Sep, 2026

Start Date: Once all compliance checks have been successfully completed.

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

Working closely with teaching staff, you will support learners to take part in lessons, develop their skills, and achieve their goals. You will provide tailored support to help students build confidence, independence, and employability skills, while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. The role also involves supporting learning activities, educational visits, and maintaining accurate student records, as well as providing personal care where required.

About You

• Experience supporting young people in education, training, or a similar setting.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding, or willingness to complete training.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

To find out more information about our benefits and the role, please refer to the supporting documents below.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Key search words: Teaching Assistant, SEND, Support

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• Experience supporting young people in education, training, or a similar setting.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding, or willingness to complete training.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).