Teaching Assistant

Employer: St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Location: Stroud Road, Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 0DD

Salary: £17,131 pa to £17,403pa

Posted: 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

The Governors of this well-established, caring Roman Catholic school require an excellent and committed Teaching Assistant. St Peter’s R.C. High School & Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 school with over 1500 students on roll. The Sixth Form consists of 360 students with KS5 students showing real leadership and progressing to a wide range of destinations, including prestigious universities and sought-after apprenticeships. 18% of our students receive Pupil Premium funding and 22% of our cohort has a special need or disability. We pride ourselves on our pastoral care and have invested in our Student Support Services who provide additional support for students with, for example, mental health issues and therefore frequently liaise with external agencies. Our Mission Our mission is to provide a rigorous and broad education within the context of a Christian environment. An understanding of the Roman Catholic faith, in line with the Gospel message, underpins the whole work of the school. We expect all staff to contribute to the Christian ethos which is the cornerstone of St Peter’s. The successful candidate will also benefit from: • Competitive pension scheme through teacher pensions’ or LGPS (including Death in Service benefit) • The School’s commitment to your professional development • Access to staff after school clubs and fitness suite • Family friendly policies • Free onsite parking • Sick pay • Free Flu Jab For detailed information about the role, please download an application pack.

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