Teaching Assistants x 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive? Do you want to be part of a caring, inclusive school at the heart of its community?

Forest View Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team. Situated in the beautiful Forest of Dean and part of the Forest of Dean Trust, our school benefits from a strong sense of community and a natural environment that enriches learning and wellbeing.

At Forest View, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our ethos is built on kindness, resilience and teamwork and we believe that positive relationships are key to success.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning and development, working closely with class teachers and other colleagues to help children flourish both academically and personally.

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference
• Is caring, patient and committed to inclusion
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships
• Is enthusiastic about learning and supporting pupils to succeed

What the school offers its staff

We offer

• A welcoming, supportive staff team
• Happy, motivated children who are keen to learn
• Opportunities for professional development within the school and across the wider Forest of Dean Trust.
• A rewarding role within a school that values every member of its community.

If you are passionate about supporting children and share our values, we would love to hear from you. For further information and an application form go to: https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/page/?title=Jobs&pid=12

Please send this application form to admin@forestview.gloucs.sch.uk along with a covering letter detailing why you believe you would be suitable for one of our roles.

Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Friday 5th June. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

If you have any questions about the role, or recruitment process please contact us on admin@forestview.gloucs.sch.uk or by phone at 01594 822241.

Closing Date

Friday 5th June 2026

Interviews

Friday 12th June 2026

Start Date

Tuesday 1st September 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Forest of Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and would expect all staff to share this commitment. The school believes in equal opportunities and encourages all staff and children to be treated similarly, unhampered by artificial barriers or prejudices or preferences. We are committed to safety awareness and we undertake the following procedures: • Enhanced level DSLs • All staff will require an enhanced DBS check, section 128 check and the prohibition register will be checked. We also have staff trained in Safer recruitment. • A Child Protection Policy