Teaching Assistants - 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
Closing Date: 02/11/2026
Interview Date: 09/11/2026
Start Date 04/01/2027
Teaching Assistant Vacancies – Grade 3
Cirencester Primary School
Start date: 4th January 2027
Cirencester Primary School is seeking to appoint two talented, creative and enthusiastic Teaching
Assistants to join our dedicated team and support our pupils’ learning and development.
We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to meeting the needs of all children and who
are passionate about helping every pupil reach their full potential.
The successful candidates will:
- Have a good understanding of Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) principles, together
with a good working knowledge of relevant Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Be passionate about how children learn and develop.
- Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed team players with excellent communication skills.
- Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and other adults.
- Support small-group learning activities.
- Work effectively alongside the class teacher to support teaching and learning.
The vacancies
We have two fixed-term Teaching Assistant positions available. Both posts are Grade 3, working
27.5 hours per week, term time only.
The roles are as follows:
1. Year 5/6 Teaching Assistant
The successful candidate will support pupils in Years 5 and 6, working on a one-to-one basis with
children who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), as well as providing support within the
whole-class setting.
2. Teaching Assistant – KS1 and KS2
The successful candidate will work flexibly across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils
and teachers in a variety of classroom settings.
Why join Cirencester Primary School?
At Cirencester Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning
environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals with
a range of backgrounds and experiences who can contribute to the diversity of our school community.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Cirencester Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all
backgrounds.
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 candidates 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 9th November and Wednesday 11th November 2026
Start date: Monday 4th 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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