Teaching Assistant

**Salary**

points 06-12, £25,183 - £27,711 per annum (£21,717- £23,897 per annum pro-rated).

**Contractual hours**

36

**Basis**

Full Time

**Job type**

Support Staff - Other

**Location**

Gloucester

**Job category**

Teaching Assistant

**Date posted**

17/06/2025

**Job reference**

GST-R1278

We are looking for a **Teaching Assistant** to join Five Acres High School and become an integral member of the support team. Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to teaching staff and are able to make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of pupils. The post holder will work flexibly throughout all Key Stages of the Secondary Phase.

Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are _‘Always Learning’_.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.

Main responsibilities:

- Under the direction of the school’s SENDCO work alongside members of the Learning Support Team;
- To administer first aid as and when required
- To support students with learning, physical, medical, emotional and behavioural difficulties to access the curriculum, make appropriate progress and develop appropriate classroom behaviour
- To actively promote and contribute to the academy ethos and values
- To support teachers in facilitating and encouraging learning, which enables students to achieve high standards and to become independent learners
- To contribute to the evaluation of the school’s SEND Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through discussions with relevant staff
- To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authority
- To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required

You will need:

- A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
- Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
- Successful experience of working within a Secondary school/ Education setting
- Experience of using Information Technology to support students in the classroom.
- Experience of supporting SEN students in a mainstream classroom environment
- Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements along with the ability to encourage students to become self-reliant and independent learners.
- Knowledge of SEND.
- Have had experience of working with children with SEMH
- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
- Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
- Be dependable, able to follow instructions and respond to management directions.
- Have good working ICT knowledge.
- Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training
- A passion and desire to drive things forward.
- Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
- High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm.
- Flexibility to undertake any role within the department.
- Commitment to high standards and expectations.
- An ability to quickly adapt to changes

What’s in it for you:

- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

**We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.**

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

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