Teaching Assistant - Graduate Programme

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheltenham Bournside School as a Graduate programme Teaching Assistant. We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our Special Educational Needs Department, supporting the effective operation of the SEND provision on a day to day basis in school. 

Graduates in Maths, English or Science would be desirable, although other subjects specialists would be considered. 

This opportunity is specifically aimed at recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching. We are founder members of the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP) who are one of the few training institutions rated by the OFSTED as “Outstanding”. If appointed we would provide tailored support to help with your application to GITEP and as you take the next step in your career. 

The Graduate programme includes in-house training sessions, observational visits to other schools, coaching programme and additional CPD activities depending on your specialist areas. Although starting with us would not imply a firm commitments to train as a teacher, the appointment would be1-year fixed contract which will give you the opportunity to decide whether you would like to make teaching your career.