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

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  We are seeking to recruit to a number of Teaching Assistants (TA) posts. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and resilient TAs to join our secondary SEMH provision in Hartpury, Gloucester. As a Level 1 TA, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to help pupils feel safe, included and ready to learn. Your role is central to creating a calm, nurturing environment where pupils can develop socially, emotionally and academically.

  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 ideal for someone who is beginning their journey into education or SEND and is keen to learn. Full training, coaching and ongoing professional development will be provided to help you grow in the role. All we ask is that you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with SEMH needs.
 

 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

 

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 Key Responsibilities

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Learning and Teaching Support

• Support the class teacher in delivering learning activities across the curriculum.

• Promote and facilitate inclusion, encouraging all pupils to participate in learning and enrichment activities.

• Model positive learning behaviours and help pupils develop independence, resilience and confidence.

• Assist with preparation, organisation and adaption of learning materials to suit individual needs.

• Support small groups or individual pupils to reinforce learning or help bridge gaps in understanding.

• Contribute to assessment by observing pupils’ learning, recording progress and sharing feedback with teachers.

• Help maintain a safe, organised and stimulating classroom environment.

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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

• Welcome pupils at the start of the day and help them settle into routines.

• Support pupils during transitions, social situations and unstructured times.

• Encourage positive peer interaction and help pupils develop social and communication skills

• Supervise pupils during break, lunch and dismissal and movement around the school.

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General

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

• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and safeguarding practice.

• Participate in meetings, 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

• Ability to support learning across the curriculum.

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

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

• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.

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

• Full manual driving license.

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Desirable Experience & Qualities

• Experience working with children in any setting.

• Experience or interest in SEND in particular SEMH and supporting individuals with additional needs.

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

• Additional relevant training.

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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 May 2026.

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