Teaching Assistant

School The Cotswold School
Address The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL54 2BD
01451 820554
E-MAIL cchapple@thecotswoldschool.co.uk
Web Site http://www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk/

Post Title (Subject) Teaching Assistant
Grade Grade 3, point 4 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£24,404 FTE) to Grade 5, point 14 (£28,624 FTE.)
Allowances (Not applicable)

This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (18 hours)
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 01/08/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 01/09/2025
Role: Teaching Assistant
Reports to: SENDCO
Contract: Part Time, Term Time Only
3 days per week to include Fridays
(core hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only)
Pay (depending on qualifications & experience): From Grade 3, point 4 of the NJC Local
Government Pay Scale (£24,404 FTE) to Grade 5, point 14 (£28,624 FTE.)

From September 2025, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a
flexible attitude to support the inclusion of students at KS3-5.

The Teaching Assistant position will be working mainly in the classroom alongside the teacher
and also supporting pupils during break and lunchtimes. An interest in and experience of
working with young people with associated conditions of autism, social and emotional needs,
cognitive and learning needs as well as physical needs would be helpful. Experience working
within a school environment would be an advantage.
 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
·The ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the quality of teaching and learning whilst
supporting our students
·To work with students individually or as part of a group and encourage interaction with others
·Report back to teaching staff any issues or concerns with students and/or resources
·To set challenging expectations to promote self- esteem and independence
·A good communicator and team player
 

WE CAN OFFER YOU:
·The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within a caring school environment
·Opportunities to develop your career
·Option to join a pension scheme with generous employee discount
·Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
·A commitment to staff wellbeing
·Free onsite parking including electric car charging points
 

The candidate will contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal
care of the children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children safe in Education
(KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures.

The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same
commitment.
 

Please do not use the TES or Gloucestershire County Council application form. Please use The
Cotswold School Application Form which can be downloaded via our website http://www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk/ .
• Please complete the application form in full to ensure that full consideration can be given to all
candidates and to comply with legal requirements relating to recruitment in schools
• Please do not include a CV or write 8see CV9 in any sections on the form
• Please ensure that you include the title of the post that you are applying for (Section 1)
• Please provide an explanation for any gaps in chronological dates relating to education and
employment history (Sections 4,5 & 6)
• If you are not writing a covering letter to submit with your application, then please complete
Section 10, in full
• Please provide full details of two referees (Section 11)
• Both declarations (Sections 15 & 16) must be signed and dated
• Once completed, please return your application form by email to Mrs C Chapple,
cchapple@thecotswoldschool.co.uk
• If returning by post, please send to Mrs C Chapple, The Cotswold School, The Avenue, Bourton on
the Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BD
• The closing date and time must be strictly adhered to
• All information given will be treated as confidential
 

The Cotswold School is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes
applications from people with disabilities. If you require additional help with our recruitment
process, please contact Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer (contact details above).
 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.