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Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistant / HLTA - GloucestershireFull-time and Part-time Positions AvailablePay: £95-£120 per dayReed Education Cheltenham are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistants to support our partner schools and nurseries across Gloucestershire. This role offers excellent flexibility with day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and opportunities for temporary-to-permanent positions within primary settings.About the RoleAs a Nursery / EYFS Assistant, you will:- Support the class teacher by delivering a wide range of stimulating and engaging activities.- Prepare the classroom for lessons, including setting up and tidying resources each day.- Supervise children during break and lunchtime, ensuring safe and happy play.- Assist children in learning through play, engaging through observation, interaction, and guided play.- Work with individual pupils or small groups to support speaking & listening, reading, writing, and Maths.- Promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of all children.- Participate in staff meetings and contribute to planning discussions.- Attend relevant training, courses, and CPD opportunities for professional development.RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you should have:- Adaptability to support both short-term and long-term placements.- A genuine passion for inspiring young learners.- Previous experience in an early year or children's setting (desirable but not essential).- Willingness to complete safeguarding checks - all staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.Reed is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously and carry out comprehensive vetting and referencing for all registered staff.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your up-to-date CV or contact us on the following numbers: Telephone number office hours: Mobile out of office hours & WhatsApp: A member of our team will aim to respond within 24 hours.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Reed website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training mandatory before start. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistant / HLTA - GloucesterFull-time and Part-time Positions AvailablePay: £95-£120 per dayReed Education Cheltenham are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistants to support our partner schools and nurseries across Gloucester. This role offers excellent flexibility with day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and opportunities for temporary-to-permanent positions within primary settings.About the RoleAs a Nursery / EYFS Assistant, you will:- Support the class teacher by delivering a wide range of stimulating and engaging activities.- Prepare the classroom for lessons, including setting up and tidying resources each day.- Supervise children during break and lunchtime, ensuring safe and happy play.- Assist children in learning through play, engaging through observation, interaction, and guided play.- Work with individual pupils or small groups to support speaking & listening, reading, writing, and Maths.- Promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of all children.- Participate in staff meetings and contribute to planning discussions.- Attend relevant training, courses, and CPD opportunities for professional development.RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you should have:- Adaptability to support both short-term and long-term placements.- A genuine passion for inspiring young learners.- Previous experience in an early year or children's setting (desirable but not essential).- Willingness to complete safeguarding checks - all staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.Reed is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously and carry out comprehensive vetting and referencing for all registered staff.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your up-to-date CV or contact us on the following numbers: Telephone number office hours: Mobile out of office hours & WhatsApp: A member of our team will aim to respond within 24 hours.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Reed website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training mandatory before start. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Support Worker to provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within specialist school settings. This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about making a positive difference in a young person’s education and wellbeing. The school is a specialist independent day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism and additional learning needs. They aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of their culture and ethos. Key Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN/SEMH needs, both in and out of the classroom, • Support learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO, • Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development, • Implement personalised support strategies and behaviour plans, • Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement, • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families, • Maintain a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environmentRequirements, • Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs (school, care or support settings), • A calm, patient and resilient approach, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and safely, • A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)Desirable (but not essential), • Team Teach or other behaviour management training, • Experience with autism, ADHD, trauma-informed practice or attachment needs

Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire (GL14) Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) plus £1,000 welcome bonus* Hourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week Contract:Permanent, full time This is a bespoke school for 11–16 year olds with SEMH needs, taking the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing. We aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability are truly at the heart of our culture and ethos. The main purpose of the role: The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary, this may include supporting with care needs from time to time, as well as positive behaviour management, adopting a tailored approach to the individual child. This role is offered on a permanent basis, subject to successful completion of all relevant checks. Key duties: • Establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils to help them feel safe and enable them to enjoy and learn during their time at the school., • Promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils, maintaining high expectations of behaviour at all times., • Contribute to providing high-quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences by supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum, aiming for pupils to achieve their full potential in all areas of learning., • Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day-to-day running of the class., • Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to ensure the smooth running of the school., • Promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical development, as well as their spiritual wellbeing., • Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.

Five Education is looking for a resilient, proactive, and committed Teaching Assistant to work within a highly alternative provision setting in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. This is a unique role supporting students who attend on a part-time basis and have a wide range of needs, including SEMH, Autism (ASC), speech and language difficulties, and school refusal. Classes are very small, and much of the role involves 1:1 support, requiring strong relationship-building skills and consistent supervision. Due to the rural location of the school, you must have access to a car, as the setting is not accessible via public transport. The setting offers a highly flexible and therapeutic approach to learning, where education is adapted to meet each pupil's individual needs. For example, students may engage in learning outdoors, use sensory spaces, or take part in hands-on projects such as gardening, growing vegetables, or building areas within the school grounds. This role requires someone who is confident, adaptable, and always aware, as some pupils may struggle with engagement or move around the setting, requiring calm and consistent supervision. The Role - Provide 1:1 support to students with SEMH, ASC, and additional needs - Maintain a high level of supervision, ensuring pupils remain safe and supported - Support learning in both indoor and outdoor environments, adapting to pupils' needs - Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and participation What We're Looking For - A resilient, proactive, and calm individual who can respond to changing situations - Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs - Confidence in managing behaviour and maintaining consistent boundaries Essential requirements: Valid UK driving license Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas. Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years). Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one* *Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us. What can Five Education offer you? • Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more, • Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days), • Recommending a friend bonus scheme, • Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Joseph on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

Location: Glouscester Pay: £96 - £101 (per day during trial Type: Temp - Permanent Hours: 29 Hpw/TTO Start date: ASAP Elementa are recruiting for an SEMH/SCLN Learning Support Assistant for a specialist primary provision in Gloucester, catering for children aged 5–11. The children who attend the school have an EHCP to support their SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and SCLN (Speech, Communication and Language Needs). Your role will be to support teaching staff in delivering a high-quality, inclusive provision for all pupils. This can be a challenging but highly rewarding environment. Some pupils may display behaviours that require patience, resilience, and strong behaviour management skills. Previous experience working in a specialist provision, primary setting, or with children with additional needs is essential. Due to the level of support required, a DBS on the Update Service is necessary, as delays in processing a new DBS could impact start dates and staffing levels. You will act as a positive role model for pupils, providing effective educational and pastoral support. Key responsibilities include: Providing academic and pastoral support to pupils to help them overcome barriers to learning Supporting teaching staff in planning and adapting resources to meet individual needs Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to share effective strategies Responding appropriately to challenging behaviour as part of a team Supporting pupils to make positive choices around behaviour, attendance, and social interactions Helping to build strong relationships between the school and families to enhance outcomes Adhering to safeguarding and confidentiality procedures at all times Monitoring, recording, and contributing to the evaluation of pupil progress and wellbeing Promoting high standards and contributing to a culture of shared good practice Supporting whole-school reward systems and positive behaviour approaches Encouraging pupils to develop social, emotional, and cultural understanding Monitoring individual health needs and communicating these effectively to staff Contract & recruitment information Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service. If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu. PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship. Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager. Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position. Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more. For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to