Teaching Assistant - Cirencester Primary School
Cirencester
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 Full Time
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2027)
Closing Date: 02/11/2026
Interview Date: 09/11/2026
Start Date 04/01/2027
Teaching Assistant and Nursery Assistant Vacancy – Grade 3
Cirencester Primary School and Nursery
Start date: 4th January 2027
Cirencester Primary School and Nursery is seeking to appoint a talented, creative and enthusiastic
Level 3 Teaching and Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team and support our children’s
learning and development.
We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Level 3 practitioner to join our Key
Stage 1 (KS1) and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teams. We are passionate about meeting the needs of all our children and providing a nurturing, inclusive environment in which every child can thrive. We are looking for someone who shares this commitment and is keen to make a positive difference to children’s lives.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good understanding of EYFS and KS1 principles, alongside a good working knowledge
of relevant Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Be passionate about how children learn, develop and achieve their potential.
- Be a positive and committed team player with good communication skills.
- Build positive and professional relationships with children, colleagues and other adults.
- Support small-group learning activities.
- Work effectively alongside the class teacher to support teaching and learning.
About the role
The role will involve providing one-to-one support for a pupil in KS1 during the mornings, followed
by working in our Nursery in the afternoons.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across both settings, helping to create a
positive, engaging and supportive learning environment for all children.
A relevant Level 3 qualification is essential for this position.
Equal opportunities and safeguarding
Cirencester Primary School and Nursery is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications
from people of all backgrounds and experiences who can contribute to the diversity of our school
community.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All
staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required
to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 12 noon
Interview dates: Monday 9 th November and Wednesday 11 th November 2026
Start date: Monday 4 th January 2027
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.
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