Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 5.11 - 5.14 - Actual Salary £18,925.00 – £19
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Gloucester, GL2 5AE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Post: Teaching Assistant (part-time, term time only)

Hours/Week: 28.5 hrs./week, worked Monday to Friday, term time only, 38.4 weeks term time only (including two whole school inset days). Any twilight hours attended should be claimed separately.

FTE 0.651 Grade: 5.11 - 5.14 - Full Time £29,071.00 to £30,515.00. Actual Salary (28.5 hours/week) £18,925.00 – £19,865.00 Relationships: SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, Pupil, Classroom Teacher/Supervisor, Teaching Assistants & ParentsPurpose The main purpose of the role is to support pupils with a range of special educational needs in addition to supporting teaching staff with their responsibility for the development and education of children who have special educational needs. Main duties and responsibilities Under the direction of, and within an educational plan provided by a qualified teacher or designated supervisor: Provide support for the SEND department and specific pupils in accordance with Student Support Plans and EHCPs.Act as key worker for designated pupils.Ensure the pupil’s needs are met and liaise with staff as appropriate to ensure the pupil is able to make progress with their learning.To actively engage in the delivery of the educational work programme and activities developed by teaching staff within competence.Take in class notes where needed for specific pupilsIf needed, act as scribe in GCSE and GCE A level exams. Appropriate training will be given.To develop and maintain learning support materials such as Social Stories, Contingency Planning, etc.To supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils to ensure their safety and to facilitate their physical and emotional development.To undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals or groups of pupils including children with special educational needs.To undertake those activities necessary to foster the intellectual and social development of children.To monitor individual pupils and to report problems and concerns to designated supervisor.To keep up to date records and produce reports on pupil progress covering educational, behavioral, and emotional needs, and attend review meetings when appropriate.To attend TA meetings, two whole school inset days and sometimes twilight sessions (if attending twilight sessions, then you will need to claim additional hours).To liaise with parents of designated pupils.To accompany and supervise pupils on extra-curricular activities and visits.To maintain working knowledge of health issues affecting pupils such as ADHD, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, and autism.To maintain working knowledge of health and safety issues and good practice in specific learning environments e.g. Science laboratories, Design Technology workshops, Food Technology areas.Supervisory ResponsibilityNone Supervision ReceivedSENDCo & Deputy SENDCo Principal ContactsSENDCO, Deputy SENDCo, Pupil, Classroom Teacher/Supervisor, Teaching Assistants, Parents. This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. Crypt School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Please read our Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure which can be found on our school website by clicking on the link in the job description. The Crypt School is an equal opportunity employer, and we value having a workforce as diverse as the city and region we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented within our workforce such as from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates. The aim of our policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Our recruitment selection criteria and procedures are frequently reviewed to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and that no applicant or employee is disadvantaged by provisions, criteria or practices which cannot be shown to be justified.

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