2 x 1.1 Teaching Assistants

St James' Church of England Primary School in Cheltenham is seeking two part-time Teaching Assistants to provide focused one-to-one support for young pupils. Post 1 involves 26 hours and 15 minutes a week as a Teaching Assistant together with 1 hour and 15 minutes as a Midday Supervisor for a Year 4 student experiencing global developmental delay. Post 2 offers 15 hours a week as a Teaching Assistant and 5 hours as a Midday Supervisor for a Reception child with an EHCP for communication and interaction difficulties. Both roles are fixed-term positions until the individual child no longer requires the additional support, and they are advertised under the school’s recruitment pack.

The school is looking for caring and dedicated individuals who can help these pupils access learning, build independence and thrive within an inclusive environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom, able to undergo an enhanced DBS check and willing to meet the safeguarding standards set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The advertised package includes the relevant hours of midday supervision, access to a supportive team and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in a child’s development, with pay details outlined in the recruitment pack.

Applications must be submitted by 12 October 2026 at 12 pm (midday) through the school’s online application system; CVs are not accepted and the closing date is noted on the original advert.