EHCP Teaching Assistant

School Finlay Community School
Address Finlay Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GL4 6TR

Post Title (Subject) EHCP Teaching Assistant
Grade Grade 5 (pts 11 – 14) £21,748 - £23,080 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (25 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract
Interview Date: 04/12/2025
Start Date 05/01/2026

Finlay Community School

Finlay Community School is a 2-form entry primary school located in inner city Gloucester. As part of the CHF Community Federation, we work closely with our diverse community to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils. Our enthusiastic, kind, and thoughtful pupils love learning, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment with high aspirations for all.

Our highly skilled and supportive staff team are dedicated to developing the potential of every child. We offer high-quality CPD opportunities and maintain excellent relationships with external agencies that support us. Finlay Community School is a welcoming and positive community of parents and families, where staff work together towards the continuing development of the school.

Job Role
Are you an intuitive person, sensitive to and able to meet the needs of children? Have you got the ability to be attuned to a pupil’s needs? Do you enjoy the challenge and reward of working with children with special educational needs?
We are seeking to appoint qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN teaching assistant to support pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will have:
•Relevant qualification. NVQ Level 3 or above would be desirable.
•Experience of working with children with additional needs.
•An understanding of EHCP’s and My Plans, and how to tailor provision to meet these targets.
An understanding of the national curriculum requirements for the relevant Key Stage and year groups.
•Strong and positive behaviour management skills.
•The ability to form a safe, secure and supportive relationships with children, parents and staff.
•Understanding of how multi – agency working can be used to support the pupils in our school.

Key Duties
1.Supporting teachers in the implementation of specific interventions
2.Contribute to and review pupil progress daily, termly and annually
3.Attend annual reviews
4.Meet parents where required
5.Attend staff meetings and training where required

We can offer you:
•Enthusiastic, kind and thoughtful pupils who love learning.
•An inclusive school, with high aspirations for all of our pupils.
•A highly skilled, supportive staff team who are committed to developing the potential of every child.
•High quality CPD
•Excellent relationships with external agencies who support us
•A positive community of parents and families.
•Welcoming staff who work together and are committed to the continuing development of the school.

POST: EHCP Teaching Assistant
HOURS: 8:30am – 1:30pm (there could be some flexibility)
CONTRACT: Fixed term linked to an EHCP
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 4th December 2025
START DATE: ASAP

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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