Teaching Assistant - Heart of the Forest Community School
Coleford, Forest of Dean
Grade Grade 6 (pts 15-20) £30,024 – £32,597 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 28/07/2026
Interview Date: 31/07/2026
Start Date 01/09/2026
Heart of the Forest Community Special School currently is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to join our enthusiastic staff, supporting pupils with special educational needs, including
severe, profound or complex learning difficulties.
We have a vacancy for Grade 6 SEN Teaching Assistant, working 32.5hours per week, term time only, including inset days.
The working day starts at 08:45, with a finish of 16:15 each Monday and 16:00 each Wednesday and Thursday. The position is available from 1st September.
The role is payable on NJC payscale Grade 6, points 15 with a starting salary of £30,024 pro rata.
A job description, personal specification and the Gloucestershire County Council application form are available via the school's website.
All applications must be submitted using the GCC application form. CV’s will not be accepted.
Copies of our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on the Vacancies page of our website.
Please note Heart of the Forest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website' You may need to scroll down to find the actual advert.

