Teaching Partner

Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust

Cainscross Road, Stroud, GLOS, GL5 4HE

Teaching Partner

Initial Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026), 32.5 hours per week. Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary – Grade 4 Points 7-10 £26,403 - £27,694

Actual Salary - £19,902 - £20,875

Based at - Berkeley Primary School

Start Date - ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Teaching Partner to join our supportive primary school team. The successful candidate will have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and will play a key role in helping pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.

This role will be working in LKS2 during the morning with a class, and will then be working 1.1 with a child in KS1 for part of lunchtime and supporting them in class during the afternoon.

This role involves working closely with class teachers, the SENCo and wider school staff to provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of pupils.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide tailored support for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, both in and out of the classroom

· Support pupils to access learning, regulate emotions and develop positive behaviours

· Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote wellbeing and engagement

· Implement support strategies for children as directed

· Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCo, parents/carers and external professionals

· Promote inclusion and ensure pupils feel safe, valued and supported

About You

· Have experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs (essential)

· Be patient, empathetic and resilient, with a calm and consistent approach

· Have a good understanding of behaviour support strategies and inclusive practice

· Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills

· Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

· A welcoming and supportive school community

· Opportunities for professional development and training

· Strong leadership support and collaborative working

· The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s lives

This is a fixed-term contract, but may lead to future employment opportunities depending on the needs within the school. Visits are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: Midday on Friday 27th February

Interview Date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves some work with students and provides regular access to children, therefore is a regulated activity. Please see our Recruitment and Selection Policy including Recruitment of Ex-Offenders on the CBAT website