Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor for Pupil with Medical Needs

School Heron Primary School
Address Heron Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GL4 4BN
01452 415105

Post Title (Subject) Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor for Pupil with Medical Needs
Grade Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £25,185 - £25,989 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (2.50 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2026)
Interview Date: 13/11/2025
Start Date A.S.A.P.

TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY FOR A PUPIL WITH MEDICAL NEEDS
Grade 3 points 4-6
(£25,185 – £25,989) pro-rata
Fixed Term Position (until 31.08.2026)
28.75 hrs per week paid pro-rata term-time only plus INSET (39 wks)
AND MIDDAY SUPERVISOR VACANCY FOR A PUPIL WITH MEDICAL NEEDS
Grade 3 points 4-6
(£25,185 – £25,989) pro-rata
Fixed Term Position (until 31.08.2026)
2.5 hrs per week paid pro-rata term-time only plus INSET (38 wks)

Heron Primary School is looking to appoint a reliable, caring & enthusiastic Teaching Assistant.
The successful candidate will be supporting a pupil currently in Reception class with Type 1 Diabetes. Experience of working in a primary school setting is preferable. Experience of working with a child with Type 1 Diabetes is essential. Applicants should be prepared to carry out administration of medication and keep records, and undertake the management of the diabetic medication, including monitoring the reader and using the Omnipod 5 device. Training is available to support with this. With an ability to demonstrate a positive and sensitive approach that puts the needs of the child first, strong interpersonal skills, ability to show initiative and a clear understanding of the ways in which children learn successfully. An ability to show experience of behaviour modelling and behaviour management strategies would also be an advantage.

Working hours are Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 12.00 & 1.00pm – 3.15pm TA
&
Mon-Fri 0.5 hour between 12.00-1.00 Midday Supervisor

We take up two references prior to interview and all appointments are subject to a police check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which requires the disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 we request candidates to bring with them to interview evidence of their right to employment in the United Kingdom. Please see our website for our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders. The school will also carry out online searches for short listed candidates of publicly available information, including social media.

The Headteacher and Governing Board of Heron Primary School are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post prior to commencement.

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