Teaching Assistant and OPAL roles in Gloucester

Teaching Assistant and OPAL roles in Gloucester

Gloucester Full-Time 31650 - 43607 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
St Peter's Catholic Primary School

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support children’s learning and build positive relationships in a nurturing environment.
  • Company: Inclusive Catholic school dedicated to every child's unique talents.
  • Benefits: Make a real difference, work with passionate colleagues, and receive strong support for your growth.
  • Other info: Join us for a school tour to see our vibrant community in action!
  • Why this job: Transform young lives while developing your skills in a welcoming community.
  • Qualifications: Kindness, courage, and a willingness to learn; experience with SEND is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.

Teaching Assistants who understand children and their needs. You may have experience of working with children with SEND but this is not essential. We are looking for people who are kind, courageous, willing to learn and are able to build supportive relationships with adults and children in our community. We are an inclusive, Catholic school, built on the belief that every child is made unique and in God’s image. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and none who will uphold our religious ethos and respect every child’s unique talents, treating every member of our community with the greatest dignity.

Our Teaching Assistants have a huge role in our school, and we encourage them to specialise in areas of interest where their skills can best transform children’s lives. Our school can offer you:

  • an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of our young people
  • a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with talented and dedicated colleagues
  • a supportive leadership team to help you thrive and develop your own strengths

The successful candidate will need to:

  • be kind and have courage
  • be able to adapt the role to a changing educational landscape and to support other staff through this
  • be hard working
  • have high personal expectations and dedication to achieve the best for the children they teach and support
  • have the positive attitude needed to support class teachers in delivering planned activities as well as in managing groups of children
  • have good Literacy and Numeracy skills, be able to support children in reading, writing and maths
  • talk about education and our values, giving examples how they live these in their own lives and contexts
  • work collaboratively with all members of the community

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please phone the school office to arrange a tour of our wonderful school. Tour dates available: Tuesday 16th June at 11:30am, Thursday 18th June at 3:45pm.

Teaching Assistant and OPAL roles in Gloucester employer: St Peter's Catholic Primary School

St Peter's Catholic Primary School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for both students and staff. With a strong emphasis on community values, the school offers opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported in their roles. The collaborative work culture encourages proactive engagement, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the education and well-being of young learners.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Contact Details:

St Peter's Catholic Primary School Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant and OPAL roles in Gloucester

Understanding of children's needs
Experience with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Kindness
Courage
Willingness to learn
Building supportive relationships
Adaptability