Primary - Teaching Assistant

Primary School Teaching Assistants Needed - Cheltenham & Gloucester

Reed Education Supporting Local Primary Schools Across Gloucestershire

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping young children succeed? Reed Education is recruiting Primary TAs to support a range of friendly and diverse primary schools across Cheltenham and Gloucester. We offer both short-term and long-term opportunities to match your experience, preferences, and availability.

Why Work with Reed Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Paid via PAYE only - no umbrella companies
• Over 10 years' experience supporting Gloucestershire's primary schools
• Flexible working options across Cheltenham and Gloucester
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Access to CPD and safeguarding training

About the Roles

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting class learning and lesson activities
• Providing 1:1 or small-group interventions
• Assisting with phonics, early literacy, and numeracy
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Helping teachers with classroom organisation and preparation
• Creating a warm, inclusive, engaging learning environment

Roles are available for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements across both Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Who This Is Ideal For

• Experienced Primary TAs
• Individuals new to support work who are passionate about education
• Nursery/EYFS practitioners looking to move into school settings
• People seeking flexible work to support a healthy work-life balance
• Anyone wanting experience across multiple Gloucestershire primary schools

Requirements

• Experience working with children (school-based or another setting)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach
• Ability to support children of varying abilities
• A current enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Apply Today

Join our supportive, well-established team and help make a real impact in primary schools across Cheltenham and Gloucester - with the reassurance of secure PAYE pay and local, expert support.

Contact

Robert MillsBusiness Manager, Reed Education