Job Description

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant – Gloucester, GL2

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL2)

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Contract: September 2026 – Full Academic Year

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant Job in Gloucester

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in a supportive mainstream primary school?

We are recruiting for a welcoming and highly regarded primary school in Gloucester, GL2, seeking a dedicated Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join its specialist provision from September 2026 for the full academic year.

This specialist setting supports a small number of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication needs, additional learning needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You'll work as part of a close-knit team, helping children thrive in a structured, nurturing environment.

The Role

As a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including Autism and communication needs.

* Assist with personalised learning plans and classroom activities.

* Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour strategies, and social development.

* Encourage independence, confidence, and active participation in learning.

* Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo, and the wider specialist provision team.

* Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should:

* Have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant (essential).

* Demonstrate a good understanding of Autism, SEND, and SEMH needs.

* Be patient, resilient, proactive, and adaptable.

* Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

* Enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

* Be passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

Why Apply?

* Full-time, term-time-only position with a September 2026 start.

* Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.

* Opportunity to work within a well-resourced specialist provision.

* Supportive leadership team and inclusive school culture.

* Small class sizes and the chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives.

* Ideal opportunity for experienced SEN professionals looking to further their career in primary education.

Apply Today

If you're an enthusiastic Primary SEND Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Autism, SEND, or SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to secure your place for September 2026 and take the next step in your education career in Gloucester, Gloucestershire