Teaching Assistant – Graduate Programme (SEND)

About the role

The school is seeking a recent graduate to join its Special Educational Needs (SEND) department as a Teaching Assistant on a graduate‑programme basis. Working 30.5 hours per week across the 39‑week academic year, you will support the day‑to‑day operation of the SEND provision while gaining insight into a teaching career.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the SEND Lead Practitioner in delivering tailored support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful and stimulating classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Act as a role model, embodying the school values of Purposeful, Proud, Respectful, Curious, Supportive and Ambitious.
• Support teachers in lesson preparation and delivery where required.

Required profile

• Degree in any subject (graduates from any discipline are welcome).
• Minimum GCSE grade C/4 in English Language and Mathematics.
• Strong literacy and numeracy abilities.
• Commitment to working within a school setting and supporting young learners.

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow established routines and policies.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract with the possibility to explore a teaching career.
• Tailored support for applying to the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP).
• Experience in a large school environment (200 staff, 1,700 students).
• Professional development within a school rated “Outstanding” by OFSTED.