Information & Forms
Please download the application, the equal opportunities policy and safeguarding child protection policy for your information.
On completion, please email your application form to:-
recruitment@coopersedge.gloucs.sch.uk
Further information can be obtained from the school office on 01452 612038.
As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment, the school will be carrying out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. These searches will include, but will not be limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google.
Coopers Edge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
SEN Teaching Partner
Looking for an exciting opportunity? Looking to be challenged? Looking for a place where laughter will be as important as hard work? A place where you could not only support the positive impact on individuals lives but a whole community?
Look no further…. you may be looking at your future…
Coopers Edge School has a warm, inclusive environment that gives its pupils and staff every opportunity to achieve their best.
Providing pupils with what they need to achieve their best is our top priority: staff who get opportunities to learn from colleagues and receive best practice and leadership training in-house, through our strong links with the Gloucester Schools Partnership (GSP) as well as through external training. Our calm, organised, bright and flexible learning environment supports everyone to achieve their very best. Dedicated, highly trained support staff to support with the most complex needs including our own Speech and Language Teaching Partner, a wonderful pastoral team and an experienced, strong SEND team.
Looking after our staffs’ well-being is always on our agenda: We’ve introduced a wellbeing package supporting colleagues with medical support and advice, 24/7 helpline and seek feedback directly from our team to consistently enhance our ways of working. We offer opportunities to have free lunches as well as flu jabs, regular subject leader release time, Parents’ Meetings during the school day, robust appraisal systems that support career progression and opportunities to socialise and have fun together. We are also committed to eradicating unnecessary paperwork including changing our planning requirements and shortening annual pupil reports as well as admin demands.
We are seeking a School SEND Teaching to complement the professional work of teachers and the school INCO by taking responsibility, for agreed learning activities, for children across KS1 and KS2, whilst supporting the Headteacher and school team in achieving our vision.
Are you:
* hardworking, calm, reliable and resilient;
* able to establish productive supportive relationships with staff, pupils and families;
* able to multi-task and be independent, using initiative at all times
* able to demonstrate how you have supported positive pupil outcomes against all odds!
* equipped to coach and mentor pupils with special educational needs and behaviours
This role is perfect for someone understands no two days are the same, you will need to be flexible and understanding that the needs of the pupils are our number 1 priority.
October 2023 – Rated GOOD by Ofsted
Salary Scale: Grade 5 Pt 11 – 14 £28,142 - £29,540 FTE per annum, pro rata, pay award pending April 2026.
Working Time: Our school working hours are 8.45am – 3.15pm Monday – Friday.
We will consider a range of hours/days within this time.
For an application pack please download from our website at www.coopersedge.gloucs.sch.uk. Please return your application form and supporting documents to recruitment@coopersedge.gloucs.sch.uk. If you would like to discuss the position further, please contact the School Business Manager on 01452 612038.
Coopers Edge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Close Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026
Interviews: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received enough qualified applications.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Looking for an exciting opportunity? Looking to be challenged? Looking for a place where laughter will be as important as hard work? A place where you could not only support the positive impact on individuals lives but a whole community?
Look no further…. you may be looking at your future…
Coopers Edge School has a warm, inclusive environment that gives its pupils and staff every opportunity to achieve their best.
Providing pupils with what they need to achieve their best is our top priority: staff who get opportunities to learn from colleagues and receive best practice and leadership training in-house, through our strong links with the Gloucester Schools Partnership (GSP) as well as through external training. Our calm, organised, bright and flexible learning environment supports everyone to achieve their very best. Dedicated, highly trained support staff to support with the most complex needs including our own Speech and Language Teaching Partner, a wonderful pastoral team and an experienced, strong SEND team.
Looking after our staffs’ well-being is always on our agenda: We’ve introduced a wellbeing package supporting colleagues with medical support and advice, 24/7 helpline and seek feedback directly from our team to consistently enhance our ways of working. We offer opportunities to have free lunches as well as flu jabs, regular subject leader release time, Parents’ Meetings during the school day, robust appraisal systems that support career progression and opportunities to socialise and have fun together. We are also committed to eradicating unnecessary paperwork including changing our planning requirements and shortening annual pupil reports as well as admin demands.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Partner (HLTP) to join our committed and supportive team on a Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated practitioner who can inspire pupils, support teachers, and lead learning across the school.
About the Role
As a Higher-Level Teaching Partner, you will:
Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality learning experiences across the curriculum. Support teaching and learning in classrooms, including whole-class cover.
Work collaboratively with teachers to raise attainment and progress.
Provide targeted intervention and support for individuals and small groups.
Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, and enrichment activities.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Holds HLTA status (or equivalent qualification/experience).
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Can demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to supporting pupils’ learning.
Is confident in leading learning independently.
Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality, and the highest standards for all pupils.
October 2023 – Rated GOOD by Ofsted
Salary Scale: Grade 7 Pt 21-24 £33, 143 - £36,363 FTE per annum, pro rata
Working Time: The role will be 18 hours, over three days, 18th May 2026 - 19th December 2026
For an application pack please download from our website at www.coopersedge.gloucs.sch.uk. Please return your application form and supporting documents to recruitment@coopersedge.gloucs.sch.uk. If you would like to discuss the position further, please contact the School Business Manager on 01452 612038.
Coopers Edge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Close Date: Sunday 2nd March 2026
Interviews: TBC
Start Date: 18th May 2026
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received enough qualified applications.