Berry Hill Primary School

Staff Vacancies

Berry Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for all roles.

Berry Hill Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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1 to 1 Teaching Partner

Closing Date	16/10/26 3 pm
Interview Date	20/10/26
Start date	ASAP

We are seeking a dedicated 1-to-1 Teaching Partner to support a Y5 child with cognition and learning needs. You will be joining a warm, inclusive, and supportive team focused on providing the best educational experience for all our children.

This contract is fixed-term and linked to a child with an EHCP in Y5 and will remain in place until the child leaves Berry Primary School at the end of Year 6 (July 2028) or earlier if the child transfers to another school.

Monday to Friday

9:15am – 1pm

About Us
Berry Hill Primary School is a thriving, one-form entry school located in the beautiful village of Berry Hill, just a short distance from Coleford, Ross-on-Wye, Lydney, Monmouth, and Gloucester. We are deeply embedded in our community, and our mission is to ensure every child achieves their very best.

We are seeking a dedicated 1-to-1 Teaching Partner who:

Holds a strong commitment to our vision: ‘The Berry Hill Family – Valued individuals, aspirational learners, exceptional futures.’
Has experience in supporting children with additional needs, and is passionate about making a difference in their educational journey.
Demonstrates the ability to create a calm, respectful, and productive learning environment tailored to the individual needs of the child.
Is committed to supporting the child’s social, emotional, and academic development, ensuring they have the best possible experience throughout their time in school.
Has a genuine passion for providing tailored, engaging support to children and is committed to delivering the very best educational outcomes.
Builds strong, positive relationships with the child, staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to learning.
Actively contributes to the wider life of the school and supports a positive, inclusive school culture.
Has experience working with children with SEN, or a strong willingness to learn and develop in this area.

Our children are looking for a 1-to-1 Teaching Partner who:

Is kind, approachable, and genuinely cares about their learning and well-being.
Has consistent expectations, providing structure and routine to support the child’s learning.
Makes learning exciting, engaging, and fun, adapting activities to meet the child’s individual needs.
Listens to the child’s needs, making them feel valued, respected, and supported.
Can help foster social and emotional growth, encouraging independence and confidence.

What we can offer:

A supportive and passionate staff team that works collaboratively to ensure the success and well-being of every child.
Friendly, motivated, and well-behaved children who are eager to learn and thrive.
A school environment that prioritises both academic achievement and the well-being of all children.
Access to excellent resources, including large classrooms, laptops, iPads and a well-stocked library.
Beautiful, expansive school grounds featuring two trim trails, two playgrounds, a field, and a forest school area.
An inclusive, diverse school community that celebrates all backgrounds and perspectives.
Structured professional development opportunities to help you grow and develop in your career.
Strong support from parents and a welcoming school community.

Join Us

If you are a compassionate, experienced teaching assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEN and making a real difference in their learning, we would love to meet you. Berry Hill Primary School is a place where you can truly make an impact and be part of a close-knit, supportive family.

Visits
We warmly welcome you to visit our school, to schedule a visit or for more information, please email Mrs Amy Pugh at head@berryhill.gloucs.sch.uk or call the school office on 01594 832262.

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Governor Vacancies

If you’re interested in supporting Berry Hill Primary School, why not become a governor? You don’t need to have any knowledge of the education sector - in fact, we welcome applications from those outside of the sector. What we are looking for is a diversity of perspectives and experiences that can strengthen our governance systems and improve the school for all.

Here’s what one of our governors, Anthony, has to say about his experience of becoming a first-time governor at Berry Hill.

“Both of my children have attended Berry Hill and loved their time there. When I heard about the governor vacancies, I was unsure at first. I completed my teaching degree in 2002 but followed a different career path, so I was unsure what I could contribute.

I soon found that the role of governance requires me to use different skills than I’d expected. It was a chance to contribute to the strategic direction of the school, together with some quality assurance responsibilities. My social care background helped me to take on the role of safeguarding governor, but when I attended ‘safeguarding for governors’ training, I found that this experience wasn’t really necessary - again, the role of safeguarding governor is to have an oversight of the systems and procedures in place.

Training has been a key theme of my time as governor. It’s been a great opportunity to learn and apply new skills, working with a team of others to support the school’s development."

As with any responsible role, there is a time commitment. As well as full governing board (FGB) meetings, there are committee meetings, which focus on a particular aspect of governance, such as the curriculum or health and safety. These committee meetings are not attended by every board member. You will need to be available for a few evenings a term to attend.

We’d love to hear from anybody interested in becoming a governor. Those with business management skills, financial management skills, or a health and safety background will find they especially have much to contribute to (and learn from) a governance role. No qualifications are required, and once your DBS is cleared, you’ll be invited to attend our meetings and settle into a specific role that is relevant to your strengths.