Job Description

Salary: 24,795 per annum, pro rata


Contract type: Fixed-Term


Working pattern: Full-Time, TTO


Closing date: 9am 22 September 2025


Interview date: In the week following the closing date


How to apply:


If you are interested in the position please download the Application Pack on our website .





Please complete the Application for Employment and return to careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk by 9.00 a.m. on the date indicated on the website: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/


Who to contact if you have a query:


If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact the Head of Primary, Mrs Helen Punter-Bruce on the following email address: h.punter-bruce@gildredgehouse.org.uk .


We welcome visits from prospective candidates, by appointment.


Alternatively, please contact us via: careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk


Tel: 01323 400650 to enquire.


Do you want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued and celebrated? Would you like to support children with high aspirations who are keen to learn? Do you want to join a staff team that is diverse, collegiate and respected?

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Teaching Assistant in our Primary phase for our 4-16 free school, working in either Key Stage One or Key Stage Two depending on candidates experience and skill set. You will be working within a team of highly dedicated and flexible staff members who understand the need to be flexible in approach, so that all children can be successful. We are seeking candidates that have energy and enthusiasm for supporting students in a busy school environment.





At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential. You will join a strong team of inspirational Teachers and Teaching Assistants in an exciting environment where learning is fun. If you are an imaginative and dynamic practitioner - with the capability of engaging and enthusing all students and the belief that everyone can succeed - we want to hear from you.





As a Teaching Assistant at Gildredge House you will be expected to have the flexibility and skills to work within the department, providing appropriate support to the children and staff team in delivering the curriculum.





Start date: ASAP





Gildredge House offers:


Continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-16; An expectation of high academic standards;

strong discipline;
Excellent pastoral care; A range of extra-curricular activities; parent and community involvement.

As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:


A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season. A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school. Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD. Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders. Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing. Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom. Ample on-site parking. LGPS Pension Scheme.



Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.





Please note that under the UK GDPR, by replying to this advert, you are consenting to Gildredge House processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of this application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Gildredge House to process your application any further. For further details please see the specific Privacy Policy for job applicants which can be found at https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/our-school/data-protection .



Additional Information



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.