Teaching Assistant - Forest View Primary School
Cinderford, Forest of Dean
Grade Up to Point 14 (£29,540 Pro-Rata) dependent upon experience. MDS salary point 3 (£24,796 Pro-Rata)
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (25 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/07/2027)
Closing Date: 05/06/2026
Interview Date: 12/06/2026
Start Date 01/09/2026
Forest View Primary School is looking for 2 teaching assistants to join our teaching support team.
• 2x Teaching Assistants (initially within the KS2 teaching team) – 25 hours (Monday to Friday) plus 2.5 hours Midday Supervision
• Salary – Up to Point 14 (£29,540 Pro-Rata) dependent upon experience. MDS salary point 3 (£24,796 Pro-Rata)
• Fixed Term until 31st August 2027, possibility to be extended beyond this.
Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive?
Do you want to be part of a caring, inclusive school at the heart of its community?
Forest View Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team. Situated in the beautiful Forest of Dean and part of the Forest of Dean Trust, our school benefits from a strong sense of community and a natural environment that enriches learning and wellbeing.
At Forest View, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our ethos is built on kindness, resilience and teamwork and we believe that positive relationships are key to success.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning and development, working closely with class teachers and other colleagues to help children flourish both academically and personally.
We are looking for someone who:
• Enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference
• Is caring, patient and committed to inclusion
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships
• Is enthusiastic about learning and supporting pupils to succeed
We offer:
• A welcoming, supportive staff team
• Happy, motivated children who are keen to learn
• Opportunities for professional development within the school and across the wider Forest of Dean Trust.
• A rewarding role within a school that values every member of its community
Forest of Dean Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and would expect all staff to share this commitment. The school believes in equal opportunities and encourages all staff and children to be treated similarly, unhampered by artificial barriers or prejudices or preferences.
As a Trust we are committed to safety awareness and we undertake the following procedures:
• We have DSL's trained to an enhanced level.
• All staff will require an enhanced DBS check, section 128 check and the prohibition register will be checked. We also have staff trained in Safer recruitment.
• Our Child Protection Policy can be found on our website under Policies.
If you are passionate about supporting children and share our values, we would love to hear from you.
Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Friday 5th June. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
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.
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.
