School Teaching Partner Enhanced Provision - Coopers Edge School
Gloucester
Grade Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 – £29,540 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 22/03/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.
Are you resilient, calm under pressure and motivated by making a genuine difference to children with complex needs?
We are seeking a committed and highly capable SEND Teaching Assistant to join our Enhanced / Alternative Provision, working with a small group of pupils who present with significant additional needs.
This is not a typical classroom-based role. Our pupils may have Autism, communication and interaction needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Some children display highly challenging behaviours linked to their needs. The successful candidate must be confident, adaptable and able to respond positively and professionally in demanding situations.
This role requires patience, emotional resilience and the ability to maintain clear boundaries while building strong, nurturing relationships.
About Us
Coopers Edge School is a warm, inclusive and ambitious school community where both pupils and staff are supported to achieve their very best.
We are proud to offer a calm, organised and well-resourced learning environment, supported by a highly experienced SEND team and dedicated pastoral staff. Our provision is further strengthened by our own Speech and Language Teaching Partner, ensuring specialist support is embedded within the school. We benefit from strong collaboration and professional development through the Gloucester Schools Partnership, alongside excellent in-house training and leadership development opportunities for all staff.
Ofsted (October 2023): GOOD
Staff Wellbeing & Benefits
We value our staff and actively support their wellbeing through:
• A wellbeing package including medical support, advice and a 24/7 helpline
• Opportunities for free lunches and flu vaccinations
• Parents’ meetings held during the school day
• A robust appraisal system supporting career progression
• A commitment to reducing unnecessary paperwork
• Regular opportunities to socialise as a team
The Role
You will work within our Enhanced Provision, supporting pupils with complex SEND who need consistency, understanding and genuine care to thrive. Many of the children you will support are autistic and have communication and interaction needs, alongside Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
Your role will be to build strong, trusting relationships that help children feel safe, valued and understood. You will support pupils to regulate their emotions, develop positive behaviour strategies and experience success in their learning each day. This will require you to adapt quickly, remain calm during challenging moments and approach every situation with empathy and professionalism.
You will work closely with teachers, the SEND team and families, ensuring that each child receives consistent, nurturing support while maintaining high expectations for both learning and behaviour.
No two days are ever the same. Flexibility, initiative and a sense of humour are essential — but above all, the needs of the pupils will always come first.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:
• Genuinely caring and committed to nurturing every child as an individual
• Patient, calm and emotionally resilient, even when situations feel challenging
• Consistent and reliable, providing the secure base our pupils need
• Confident making thoughtful decisions in the moment
• Skilled at building warm, professional relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Flexible, reflective and able to prioritise effectively
• Experienced in supporting children with SEND and complex behaviours
This role is suited to someone who understands that working in alternative provision can be demanding — but who also knows that helping a child feel safe, understood and successful is one of the most rewarding parts of education.
Working Hours:
8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday
We will consider a range of hours/days within this timeframe
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March
Interviews: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
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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