Join Us at a Transformative Moment in Our School’s Journey

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  Hartmore School is experiencing a period of significant growth and as part of this development we are recruiting for several roles across our school. Throughout this expansion, we remain fully committed to maintaining the high-quality provision for which we are known. This growth presents an exciting opportunity to join our passionate, values‑driven team.

If you’re inspired by the idea of helping pupils rebuild confidence, rediscover learning and shape a positive future, we would love to hear from you.

 

 About Hartmore School

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  “Our ethos is simple: Arrive with a Past. Leave with a Future.” At Hartmore School, we work with pupils aged 7–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of our learners join us following disrupted or challenging educational journeys. We provide a nurturing, therapeutic environment with very small class sizes, high staffing ratios, and a deeply relational approach so every young person is seen, understood and supported.

  This is a school where your creativity, compassion and resilience can genuinely change lives.

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The Role: Teaching Assistant (Qualified)

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We are seeking to recruit to a number of Teaching Assistants (TA) posts. We are seeking to appoint experienced and dedicated Level 3 (or above) Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join our Hartpury co‑educational secondary SEMH provision. As a qualified TA, you will work closely with teachers to inspire learning, raise aspirations and ensure every pupil feels a strong sense of belonging within the school community. Your role is central in helping pupils grow in confidence, develop increasing independence and experience success across all areas of school life.

You will support a small class of learners who are working below age‑related expectations and who require a highly adaptive, relational approach. Under the guidance of teachers, you will help pupils engage with learning, build confidence, regulate emotions and develop key social and communication skills.

This role is well-suited to an experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident in supporting pupils with SEMH needs and committed to delivering high-quality practice. You will bring strong relational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work with increasing independence within the classroom. While you will receive ongoing training, coaching and CPD, we are looking for someone who can contribute their existing expertise, demonstrate professional maturity and show a genuine dedication to helping young people thrive.

This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Compassionate, patient and emotionally intelligent

• Keen to develop skills in trauma‑informed and relational practice

• Able to build warm, trusting and professional relationships

• Adaptable, reflective and willing to try new approaches

• Motivated to support pupils who face additional barriers to learning

 

​Key Responsibilities

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Teaching & Learning Support

• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and enrichment activities.

• Work alongside the class teacher to enhance teaching and learning across the curriclum.

• Model positive learning behaviours and encourage pupils to develop independence and resilience.

• Lead small groups to reinforce learning or deliver interventions to bridge learning gaps.

• Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing the physical teaching space and resources.

• Assist with the preparation, organisation and adaptation of learning materials.

• Contribute to assessment by observing pupils learning, providing meaningful feedback, recording progress and reporting outcomes to teachers.

• Demonstrate a level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils.

• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.

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Emotional & Behaviour Support

• Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, valued and understood.

• Support pupils in regulating emotions and developing coping strategies during moments of dysregulation.

• Provide calm, restorative conversations following incidents to help pupils repair and move forward.

• Use consistent, supportive behaviour-management strategies in line with school values and policy.

• Share concerns, observations or safeguarding information promptly with teaching staff.​

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Pastoral Care

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils to help them thrive, feel safe, valued and understood.

• Share observations, concerns and successes with teaching staff promptly.

• Remain vigilant to any signs of safeguarding concerns.

• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.

• Provide calm, restorative conversations following incidents or dysregulation.

• Guide pupils through transitions, routines and social situations.

• Welcome pupils at the start of day and help them settle and stay engaged throughout the day.

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General

• Assist with personal care and delivery of medications if required.

• Supervise pupils during break, lunchtime, arrival, dismissal, and transitions around school.

• Act as a mentor to new Teaching Assistants.

• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and safeguarding practice.

• Participate in meetings, after-school training, inset days, briefings and whole-school events.

• A reflective and proactive approach to improving practice.

• Reliability, professionalism and a willingness to engage in ongoing CPD.

• Promote wellbeing and safeguarding of pupils and staff and uphold all school policies.

• Contribute to the school’s ongoing growth, development and organisation.

• Undertaking additional duties where required to support the school.

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Essential Experience & Qualities

• Level 3 or higher TA/learning support qualification (or equivalent experience).

• GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above).

• Ability to manage behaviour calmly and consistently, using restorative and supportive approaches.

• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to follow them consistently.

• Strong organisational skills, time management and the ability to use own initiative.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, cohesive team.

• Full manual driving license.

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Desirable Experience & Qualities

• Experience in a SEMH/SEND setting.

• Knowledge of SEND needs and in particular SEMH and how to support pupils with additional barriers to learning.

• Understanding of effective learning strategies and the ability to adapt tasks and resources to meet diverse learning needs.

• Additional relevant training (e.g. Team Teach, PRICE).

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What Hartmore School Offers

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• Very small classes with high adult‑to‑pupil ratios.

• A supportive, values‑driven team culture.

• Strong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance.

• Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities.

• A chance to make a measurable, positive impact on young people’s lives

  This is not just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team shaping a rapidly developing school and changing the futures of young people who need exceptional teachers.​

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Safeguarding

  Hartmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will require:

• Enhanced DBS with barred list check

• Verification of identity and qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK

• Requirement for satisfactory references (including most recent employer). Please note that references may be sought before interview as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

• Online / social media checks in line with statutory guidance

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How to Apply

 

  Hartmore School is committed to maintaining a robust safer recruitment process. All applicants are required to complete an Application for Employment form and submit a cover letter and supporting personal statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) for any advertised position. Please note that applications submitted by CV alone cannot be considered.

 

For full details please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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Our Application for Employment form can be downloaded via our website: here.

For further information or to arrange a visit, contact: schooloffice@hartmoreschool.co.uk

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A copy of the full job description for this role can be downloaded: here.

A copy of the person specification for this role can be downloaded: here.

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Closing date for applications is Sunday the 10th of May 2026.

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday the 18th of May 2026.