Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 5, point 11 (starting salary £19,706)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester, GL3 2NB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Teaching AssistantChurchdown Village Infant School30 Hours per Week | 38 weeks (Term time only)Fixed Term until 31 August 2027Part of Gloucestershire Learning AllianceLevel 3 qualified Salary: Grade 5, £19,709 (per annum) Churchdown Village Infant School is seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team and support pupils to achieve their full potential. As part of Gloucestershire Learning Alliance, you will work within a collaborative trust that is committed to providing high-quality education, inclusion and opportunity for every child.What you will be doing• Providing high-quality in-class support to enable pupils to access learning and make progress.• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions to support identified pupils.• Supporting the development of pupils’ social skills, confidence and independence.• Providing pastoral and nurture support for vulnerable pupils and those requiring additional emotional support.• Promoting positive behaviour and helping to reduce low-level disruption in the classroom.• Supporting identified pupils during less structured times, including break and lunch periods, to ensure they feel safe, included and successful.What we are looking forWe are looking for someone who:• Has experience of working with, or supporting, young children.• Builds positive and trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.• Understands the importance of inclusion and has high expectations for all children.• Can provide patient, consistent support to pupils with a range of learning and social needs.• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.• Is able to use initiative while following guidance from teachers and school leaders.• Shares our belief that all pupils, regardless of background or circumstance, can achieve beyond expectations with the right support and guidance. What We Offer• A warm and welcoming school community • Excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities • Collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust • 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support 📢 Ready to Inspire the Next Generation? We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to helping children flourish academically, socially and emotionally, and who share our values of inclusion, ambition and care.

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