Teaching Partner

Widden Primary School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Partner to join their friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Class Teacher, providing essential support for pupils of all abilities. Responsibilities include classroom support and lunchtime supervision. The school emphasizes professional development and offers generous benefits, including a pension scheme and team collaboration. Candidates passionate about educational support are encouraged to apply before the closing date of January 4, 2026.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting pupils and promoting learning.
• Ability to supervise and provide classroom support.
• Willingness to collaborate closely with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils of all abilities in the classroom.
• Work closely with the Class Teacher and SLT.
• Provide lunchtime supervision and classroom support.

Skills

Passion for supporting pupils

Ability to work collaboratively

Empathy

Job description

We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Partner to join our friendly, supportive team at Widden Primary School.

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’

About the role

The successful candidate will be working with and providing support for pupils of all abilities. This role will involve working closely with the Class Teacher and members of SLT. We look to employ people with a genuine passion for supporting pupils and promoting learning and personal development to enable them to feel fulfilled and succeed to their full potential.

The position will include a combination of lunchtime supervision / support as well as classroom support.

About Widden Primary School

Widden Primary School is a two-form entry school in the centre of Gloucester. At Widden, 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 a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Aspire, Believe and Succeed run through all aspects of school life.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like‑minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We can offer you

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4th January 2026. Early applications are encouraged as 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.

Safeguarding Statement

Widden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.