Teaching Assistant

School Gastrells Community Primary School
Address Kingscourt Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire
GL5 3PS
01453 765959

Post Title (Subject) Teaching Assistant
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 Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/07/2027)
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.

At Gastrells, we pride ourselves on being a warm, friendly, and nurturing community where creativity thrives and the children’s wellbeing and personal development are at the heart of our learning.

We are seeking to appoint part time and full time Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is caring, versatile, and passionate about helping children flourish both academically and emotionally. We are an inclusive school and welcome applicants with a strong commitment to supporting children with SEND.

The successful candidate will work with individual pupils, small groups, and whole classes, supporting children to reach their full potential (including pupils with identified SEND), and will follow individual plans and targets where appropriate. The role also includes 30 minutes of daily MDSA duties.

We are looking for someone who can:
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels valued.
• Support and inspire children through individualised learning and small-group work.
• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEND, following EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Use clear, supportive communication and scaffolded tasks; make reasonable adjustments to instructions, environment and resources (e.g. visual timetables, chunked instructions, movement breaks, quiet spaces) to reduce cognitive load and build independence.
• Assist in some individual or group lesson preparation and delivery, adapting activities to meet the needs of the learners and keeping accurate records of progress.
• Build nurturing relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
• Supervise and engage children during breaktimes, encouraging play and social interaction.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and the wider school community to provide consistent, high-quality support.

Working as part of a team, the ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, and committed to making a real difference in children’s lives.

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Safeguarding Commitment
Gastrells Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Criminal Record. As part of our safer recruitment process, an online search of shortlisted candidates will also be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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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