Salary
Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale, Grade 5, points 11-14, £28,142 - £29,540 per annum (£24, £25,474.65 per annum pro-rated)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Job type
Support Staff - Educational
Location
Gloucester
Job category
Teaching Assistant
Date posted
16/09/2025
Job reference
GST-R1431
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are 'Always Learning' – not just in the classroom, but across our entire organisation. We value collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to providing the very best education for every young person in our schools. Whether you're teaching, supporting, leading, or enabling from behind the scenes — you'll find your place here.
We offer our staff:
* Professional development and career progression
* Generous pension scheme
* Blue Light Card
* Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
* An Employee Assistance Programme
* Gym Discounts
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
To find out more about working life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure from our jobs portal.
The Opportunity:
We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant at Barnwood Park School. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated and expanding team in a role that is both rewarding and impactful. Barnwood Park School is a school that is passionate about inclusion and supporting all our students. We have a larger than national average number of SEND students and we offer a wide variety of support and intervention.
As part of this role the role is:
* To contribute to the evaluation of the school's SEN Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through discussions with relevant staff
* To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authority
* To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required
* To contribute to whole school SLCN provision
Main Duties and responsibilities:
* To provide speech and language interventions
* To provide in-class support for identified individual students or small groups of students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate
* Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques
* Under the direction of a class teacher, SENCO, to develop and lead small group work for identified students supporting their ability to manage the symptoms of their SEMH, including anxiety as well as to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups
* To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials
* To provide after school support for identified students as required
* To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENDCo or the relevant line manager
* To provide support for students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties
* To use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with learning difficulties
* To provide data and information to inform Annual and Transition Review paperwork, PSPs (Pastoral Support Programmes), Student Profile documentation and Academic Reporting
About Barnwood Park School:
Barnwood Park is an 11–16 school situated in the heart of Gloucester. Since June 2024, we have been on an ambitious journey of rapid improvement, supported by the expertise and guidance of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Officially joining the Trust on January 1, 2025, we are seeking passionate individuals to help us continue transforming Barnwood Park into one of the highest-performing schools in the country.
At Barnwood Park, we believe there is no limit to what students can achieve under the right conditions. Our mission is to equip every child with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to access opportunities at the very best universities, apprenticeships, and professions. High standards are non-negotiable at Barnwood Park—whether in work ethic, behaviour, or uniform. Step into our school, and you'll find disruption-free classrooms, impeccable uniforms, polite and respectful students, and warm, energetic teachers.
We celebrate and reward effort and achievement, fostering a sense of pride in our students' work, themselves, and their school. Student voice is central to our ethos, empowering every individual to contribute to the vibrant life of the school and develop as responsible, confident members of the community.
Our dedicated staff are committed to inspiring and challenging students through high-quality teaching and learning. With a well-balanced curriculum that maximizes opportunities for success, we ensure every child, regardless of their starting point or background, can thrive.
At Barnwood Park, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Barnwood Park a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
Ambition, determination,and success run through all aspects of school life.
About Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.
For full details of the role and how to apply, please download the recruitment pack.
Applications must be received no later than 11.59pm on Monday 3rd November 2025
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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