Would you like to work in a motivating, rewarding and fulfilling school community, where engaging children are encouraged to challenge themselves grow and flourish?

St Mark’s C of E Junior School is a successful and popular Church of England school. We are proud of our committed and professional staff team, who work together to provide high‑quality learning opportunities within a nurturing, caring and distinctly Christian ethos.

Our vision, “Growing together, becoming all we are created to be,” underpins all that we do and is lived out through our four core values of Forgiveness, Aspire, Compassion and Engage. These values shape our relationships, our learning and our commitment to every child’s personal and academic development.

The Governors of St Mark’s are currently seeking to appoint:

A full time experienced and enthusiastic Grade 5 Teaching Assistant to work predominantly in Year 5. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Teaching Assistants to provide learning support for all children across the year group. The role also includes targeted support for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The successful candidate will work closely with fellow TAs who also share this responsibility, the class teacher and SENCO to deliver structured, consistent support that promotes engagement, emotional regulation and access to learning. Responsibilities will include supporting the child to follow routines, breaking learning into manageable steps, using visual prompts and positive behaviour strategies, and responding sensitively to sensory needs. The role requires someone who is patient, flexible and proactive, who can enable all children to flourish.

The position will be fixed term until 21.07.27 (end of summer term), with a view to extending if funding allows.

We seek professionals who are:

• Committed to supporting children to aspire in all aspects of school life
• Compassionate and calm
• Able to work on their own and as part of a team
• Can create engaging learning activities
• Happy, dedicated and can liaise professionally with outside agencies and parents

We offer:

• Motivated children who role model high standards of behaviour and willingness to learn
• A creative and highly skilled team of teachers and teaching assistants who work closely together provide an exciting and rich curriculum
• A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team who places professional development as a high priority

The successful candidates will:

• Provide and assess particular support for pupils, including those with special educational needs or disabilities, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Have experience in working with children with special educational needs
• Through planned interventions, make every effort to raise the attainment and progress of pupils you are working with.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement, keeping up to date records as agreed with the SENDCo and Senior Leaders.
• Playground supervision and other supervision of pupils e.g. while travelling around the school grounds
• Be aware of the National Teaching Assistant Standards and use these to support your work.
• Regularly evaluate interventions being delivered, using baseline assessments where appropriate.
• Complete paperwork regarding interventions and individual children as requested.
• Plan and prepare small group activities.

The full job description and details on how to apply, can be found below.

Applications, School Visits and Interview Dates

Completed application forms should be emailed to admin@st-marks.gloucs.sch.uk marked for the attention of Mrs Fitch.

Closing Date: 17^th May 2026

Shortlist: 18^th May 2026

Interview Date: 20^th May 2026

Start Date: 2^nd September 2026

If you would like to look around our school or for further details, please do not hesitate to contact the school office 01242 702280 or email admin@st-marks.gloucs.sch.uk

We look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions or cautions must be declared.

St Mark’s C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and suitability check to satisfy child protection requirements.

Equality Statement

St Mark’s Church of England Junior School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We value and respect all individuals and ensure that employment decisions are made fairly and without discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can support our Christian vision and values, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support all candidates and staff