Teaching Assistant - Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge
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 Part Time (27.50 hours)
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 01/09/2026
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate would support students with complex emotional and behavioural needs by building trusting relationships, providing emotional support, delivering targeted interventions, and creating a calm, structured environment to help them access the curriculum. They would work with our new hub providing support for children who are struggling within the school day, helping them regulate emotions, reflect on behaviour, and successfully reintegrate back into the classroom. The role involves working across the regulation room, reflection room, and reintegration room to support with de-escalation and provide targeted support for children when needed.
The position is term time only, 27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.20am to 2.50pm with a 60-minute unpaid break . There may, however, be some flexibility on hours for ideal candidates. The full-time equivalent salary is NJC Points 11-14 (£28,142- £29,540) dependent on experience, qualifications and hours worked. The actual pro rata salary is £17,489- £18,358.
Candidates should have a good basic level of education in order to support the young people in their studies, and have experience of working with young people in some capacity. Although relevant childcare or educational qualifications and experience in intervention teaching would be advantageous, applications from candidates who are able to show that they possess transferable skills or experience are also encouraged.
The ideal candidates should have excellent communication and team working skills, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in the wellbeing and development of young people. They will be confident to supervise children within the school's policies and guidelines and be able to manage their time effectively with minimal supervision.
Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School is a very successful comprehensive with excellent results at GCSE and at A Level. It sits at the heart of the local community with extensive links to the surrounding area. We are a large school of 1550 students with 290 in the Sixth Form. The school is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Gloucester being just 10 minutes from Junction 14 of the M5.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 has once again placed the school third among all comprehensive secondary schools in the South West of England. The school has high expectations of all students and celebrates their academic progress and achievement. This is balanced with a tailored pastoral approach that ensures all students have opportunities to develop and succeed in a supportive environment. Our “Proud To Be…” message, which permeates all aspects of our planning and development, is deeply rooted in the school culture.
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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