Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs to access and enjoy their education?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our SEN Department as a Teaching Assistant.

The right candidate will:

• work well as part of a team
• have good numeracy and literacy skills
• be flexible and adaptable to the needs of children

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Holmleigh Park is an ambitious academy located in Tuffley, Gloucester. We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a comprehensive education to all students in our local community. We expect all staff, students and parents to embrace our three principles - Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility - so that our students leave school as ambitious, confident and successful young adults with the highest standards of integrity. Everything we do is underpinned by three key drivers:

Outcomes - Our core purpose is ensuring students leave with the best possible exam results, so they can access the most ambitious and aspirational destinations and step into adulthood with choice. We teach in an evidence-informed style implementing the science of learning principles. At HP, teachers are the experts in the room. Our lessons utilise an I, We, You structure and there are visualisers in every classroom to build all students to effective independent application and practice. All of our staff take part in both Faculty and Whole School CPD.

Opportunities - We want every student to take part in enriching experiences that build confidence, create lasting memories and allow them to represent the school with pride. Every student at HP takes part in extracurricular activities during the normal school day through our Wednesday Enrichment program. We believe in students leaving a legacy and shaping the culture of the school for those who follow.

Disruption-Free Learning - We set the highest expectations for student conduct. Every student is expected to show the very best version of themselves so that every lesson is calm, focused and allows all learners to thrive. Every classroom is consistent and we work together as a whole staff team to implement the same routines and expectations every lesson, every day.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To contribute to the delivery of the school’s SEN Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through effective classroom practice.

• 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

• To provide in-class support for identified individual SEND students or small groups of SEND students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate.

• Understanding the needs, outcomes and provision outlined in students’ EHCPs/My Plans and adapting classroom support accordingly

• To develop effective relationships with the parents of SEND students so that progress and provision can be regularly discussed

• Implementing the advice and strategies recommended by other organisations and professionals, such as Advisory Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, CAMHS

• Maintaining a working knowledge of the difficulties affecting pupils, such as learning difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, visual impairment, speech and language impairment, social interaction difficulties and physical disabilities

• Working with the SENCO and class teachers to identify suitable strategies for students experiencing difficulty in accessing aspects of the curriculum

• Supporting students of all abilities in making progress across the curriculum by demonstrating a proactive role in the classroom at all times

• Employing support strategies that promote SEND students to be as independent as possible

• Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques.

• Small group intervention, where appropriate

• Under the direction of a class teacher, SENCo or Specialist SEN Teacher, to develop and lead small group work for identified students (e.g. reading schemes, phonics, spelling, numeracy, speech and language and social skills to groups of 4-5 students) and to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups

• To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials.

• Using school assessment data to inform support so that help for students is prioritised effectively.

• To provide support, to include personal care, for student(s) experiencing physical or medical difficulties (following training), and physio/transferring of students as appropriate.

• To provide after school support for identified students as part of Key Stage 4 SEND support for GCSE study or for students attending Homework Club.

• Under the direction of Heads of Year/Deputy Heads of Year, contribute to the school’s daily line up routine and Tutor Time Reading Programme.

• To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENCo or the relevant line manager.

• To use appropriate systems for recording and monitoring of students with behavioural and learning difficulties (e.g. Provision Map)

• Monitoring individual SEN pupils and reporting on progress and support requirements in lessons ahead of SEN reviews or meetings with parents;

• To undertake assessment of students and to provide data to the relevant member(s) of staff for analysis.

• To provide support to identified students undertaking tests/exams to enable them to make full use of their access arrangements.

• To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to the learner's progress.

• To participate in the school’s professional learning programme as agreed.

• To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.

• Such other duties may be reasonably allocated by your line manager or Academy Principal teacher.

• To play a full part in the life of the school community and to encourage staff and students to follow this example

• To actively promote school policies and procedures

• To be responsible for own continued professional development

• To comply with the school’s Health & Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.

• To be courteous to colleagues, visitors and telephone callers and provide a welcoming environment

  Additional salary can be earned through break and lunch duties.

  For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please download the Recruitment Pack.

  Closing date for receipt of applications is 29/11/2026. 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.

  Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.