EHCP Teaching Assistant (Year 6) in Tewkesbury

An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering tailored, specialist support that enhances learning, engagement, and well-being. We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work closely with a Year 6 pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The role involves providing targeted support to help the pupil access the curriculum, engage with learning, and achieve their full potential.

You will deliver planned learning activities and interventions under the direction of the class teacher, adapting strategies to meet individual needs and ensuring positive impact on academic progress, social and emotional well-being, and independence. Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals, you will play an important part in supporting inclusive practice and contributing to the wider success of the school.

About you

• Be committed to being part of a high-performing school that has high expectations for all learners.
• Be passionate about improving the life chances of pupils with additional needs.
• Be resilient, reflective, and committed to your own professional development.
• Have experience of, or be willing to embrace, working in a single-form entry school.
• Understand classroom roles and responsibilities, and how a Teaching Assistant Level 2 supports students with EHCPs in their learning.
• Hold or be working towards a relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent), and be committed to undertaking further training including first aid, safeguarding, and SEND-specific development.
• Have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Be confident in engaging students and managing behaviour on a one-to-one or small group basis, using specialist techniques and strategies.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, active listening, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents/carers.
• Be skilled in planning and organising learning activities and support materials tailored to individual needs.
• Be confident in working independently under the direction of the class teacher, delivering specific learning activities and interventions.
• Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and a commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
• Be emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and able to make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Be flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to changing needs and environments.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Queen Margaret Academy

Queen Margaret Academy is a nurturing, single-form entry primary school located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. We aim to provide an ethos where positive attitudes and values are fostered, where children can feel confident and secure, where independence, self-discipline and respect for others can develop alongside a balanced range of learning opportunities for all children. Our values-based school cultivates curiosity and creativity through an inspiring and aspirational curriculum where learning is at the heart of all that we do. Our children are empowered to become resilient, responsible and confident in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone is challenged and championed to thrive and achieve as individuals, helping them to find their place in the world.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline

• Closing Date: 20 February 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting date: 23 February 2026
• Interviews: 05 March 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.