CVIS Teaching Assistant 30 hrs Fixed Term (Churchdown Village Infant School )
Location: Churchdown Village Infant School , UK
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Education Phases: Primary;
Job Roles: Teaching Assistant;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Key Stagess: Ks1;
Application Deadline: Friday, 30th October 2026
Interview Date: 6th November 2026
Expected Working Start Date: ASAP
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
At Churchdown Village Infant School, we are the heart of the community, with relationships at the core of everything we do. We aim to nurture curious, ambitious minds by creating an environment that equips children with the skills, mindset, and opportunities they need to excel academically while enhancing their cultural capital. Our school rules—Ready, Respectful, Safe—emphasise the importance of developing confident, happy individuals who know how to maintain their own and others’ health and safety, both physically and mentally. This vision shapes our behaviours and attitudes, providing us with a strong moral code that is evident as soon as you step through our doors.We pride ourselves on having a passionate and experienced teaching team with expertise across many areas of the curriculum. Our teachers support each other and collaborate to share best practices. A consistent staff presence in the playground and at classroom doors ensures we stay well-connected with the parent community. Our Community Tier Committee aids in the school’s development, and an active PTA group maintains an exciting social and fundraising calendar to further enhance our growing school.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and must ensure that the highest priority is given following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Baring Service and qualification checks. The GLA is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Description
TeachingAssistant
30 Hours perWeek | 38 weeks (Term time only)
Fixed Termuntil 31 August 2027
Part of Gloucestershire Learning Alliance
Churchdown Village Infant School is seeking a caring anddedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team and support pupils toachieve their full potential. As part of Gloucestershire Learning Alliance, youwill work within a collaborative trust that is committed to providinghigh-quality education, inclusion and opportunity for every child.
What you will be doing
- Providinghigh-quality in-class support to enable pupils to access learning and makeprogress.
- Deliveringtargeted 1:1 and small group interventions to support identified pupils.
- Supportingthe development of pupils’ social skills, confidence and independence.
- Providingpastoral and nurture support for vulnerable pupils and those requiringadditional emotional support.
- Promotingpositive behaviour and helping to reduce low-level disruption in theclassroom.
- Supportingidentified pupils during less structured times, including break and lunchperiods, to ensure they feel safe, included and successful.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Hasexperience of working with, or supporting, young children.
- Buildspositive and trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
- Understandsthe importance of inclusion and has high expectations for all children.
- Canprovide patient, consistent support to pupils with a range of learning andsocial needs.
- Hasstrong communication and teamwork skills.
- Isable to use initiative while following guidance from teachers and schoolleaders.
- Sharesour belief that all pupils, regardless of background or circumstance, canachieve beyond expectations with the right support and guidance.
We welcome applications from individuals who are committedto helping children flourish academically, socially and emotionally, and whoshare our values of inclusion, ambition and care.
What We Offer
- Awarm and welcoming school community
- Excellent professional development and career pathwayopportunities
- Collaboration with, and support from, schools across theTrust
- 24/7 access to healthand wellbeing support
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