Teaching Partner - Slimbridge Primary School

School: Slimbridge Primary School (Primary)
Address: St. John's Road, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire
Title: Teaching Partner - Slimbridge Primary School
Grade: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £24,404 - £25,183 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 18/07/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 01/09/2025

Slimbridge Primary School are looking to recruit a kind, resilient, compassionate and child-centred Teaching Partner who puts children at the heart of everything they do. Slimbridge Primary School is ambitious when it comes to delivering every child a first rate experience. We pride ourselves on developing pupils with the confidence and resilience to embrace new challenges. We are looking to welcome staff who share our determination to become ‘GREAT’ through pursuing our core values of generosity, resilience, empathy, achievement and teamwork.

Our school is a highly rewarding place to work with passionate, dedicated staff, who seek to provide the very best experiences for every child. We welcome candidates who share this like-minded vision and want to offer pupils a ‘GREAT’ education.

We have a strong reputation in the local community. Slimbridge is steadily growing with 146 pupils on roll. We have 5 classes in total, as well as an on-site nursery.

We are looking to recruit a capable and committed Teaching Partner to work with whole classes as well as pupils with EHCPs across all age ranges throughout the school, from nursery through to year six. We are looking for a teaching partner who has particular skills in EYFS and is flexible and adaptable. The postholder will be expected to work in different age group classes and with different children if necessary.

This post will suit candidates who are passionate about SEND and inclusion and who are flexible, creative, caring and committed to providing the best learning opportunities. This candidate will be able to work with whole classes, lead small group intervention sessions for pupils as well as support individual pupils with additional needs.

We can offer you:

• a happy, family atmosphere with united staff teams
• experienced and committed colleagues who support and value every professional in the school
• professional development to support your career development
• direct support from an experienced SENCo
• an exceptional learning environment in which to work
• wonderful children who love to learn and thrive from exciting opportunities
• the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children who need a great teaching partner

We are looking for someone who:

• has classroom experience
• is focused on helping children to achieve targets and secure progress
• has confidence when working with students on a 1:1 or small group basis and assisting the class teachers where necessary e.g. leading groups and providing short-term cover
• can establish strong relationships with children whilst setting firm boundaries
• is passionate about working with children with special educational needs
• is sensitive to the social and emotional implications of each child
• is supportive and keen to work as a part of a dedicated team
• aspires to be exceptional in their practice
• has a level 2 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
• has a good understanding of the National Curriculum
• Is able to work independently and within a team
• has experience of working with high needs SEND
• shows initiative and is able to adapt activities to suit the needs of the children

This role involves working with children who have social and emotional difficulties that impact on their ability to engage with, and access, learning. Full training and support from the SENCo and other agencies will be provided.

You will work in partnership with teachers within and across classes and in close collaboration with the SENCO as deployed by the Headteacher to raise the learning and attainment of all pupils, including those with any identified special education need including EHCPs whilst also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Please see the advert and application form on our website for further information http://slimbridgeprimaryschool.org.uk .

Whilst the school is closed in the summer holidays, visits to the school are encouraged. Please email to arrange an appointment or for more information on the post contact head@slimbridge.gloucs.sch.uk

Application forms and a job description are available to download from the school website,
https://slimbridgeprimary.uk/vacancies/

Appointments to the school are made with reference to the latest safeguarding guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education and will involve additional safeguarding checks including DBS checks and references. Furthermore, the school may conduct online searches of publicly available information as part of due diligence with shortlisted applicants.

Slimbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other vetting procedures as appropriate.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.