Teaching Assistant in Gloucester

Posted on: 17/04/2026 – Application Deadline: 16/05/2026

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

School: Lift Brockworth

Location: Moorfield Road, Gloucester, GL3 4JL

Salary: NCJ 8 (£26,824) – 11 (£28,142) + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 32.5

Contract type: Initially fixed term contract until the end of August 2027

Start date: September

Your new school

Lift Brockworth is part of Lift Schools, an ambitious MAT made up of 59 schools, giving access to the best training and CPD courses. It is a two-form-entry primary school on an ambitious journey to make a real difference to the lives of our children. The school offers large spacious classrooms, fantastic grounds, two halls, chromebooks and iPads for every class, an academy library, excellent curriculum resources and its own technology workshop which includes a large kitchen.

We have a strong, supportive team of staff, well supported by expertise across our network to help realise the next steps of their careers.

Your new role

We are looking for an ambitious teaching assistant. Being part of one of the largest MATs in the country will allow you to access the best training. We will provide hands‑on training to ensure your career in education gets off to the best possible start and support you with higher level teaching‑assistant programmes to increase your role and responsibilities should you wish.

The school is committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best academically and also have access to wide‑range opportunities that encourage aspiration. We have camping trips, visits to the seaside, curriculum days, outdoor learning and much more. The teaching assistant works in partnership with teachers to improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self‑esteem and social inclusion. The role provides support to students so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. This role is vital in supporting our students and helping them achieve their potential.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this qualification with an understanding of a range of pupils’ learning needs. Patience, calm demeanour, empathy and the ability to engage and enthuse students to want to learn are essential qualities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: Pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals and more.

Legal & Equality Statements

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job sharing, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.