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Education Recruitment Across Gloucestershire

We work with schools, teachers and support staff across Gloucestershire to create long-term partnerships and placements that genuinely make a difference.

From Gloucester and Cheltenham to Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester and the Forest of Dean, we support primary, secondary, SEN and SEMH settings with flexible, long-term and permanent recruitment solutions.

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Education Recruitment Across Gloucestershire

We work with schools, teachers and support staff across Gloucestershire to create long-term partnerships and placements that genuinely make a difference.

From Gloucester and Cheltenham to Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester and the Forest of Dean, we support primary, secondary, SEN and SEMH settings with flexible, long-term and permanent recruitment solutions.

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Current Gloucestershire Opportunities

Proudly placing professionals across the Gloucestershire

Guaranteed Supply Primary Teacher

Guaranteed Supply Contract | Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

Cheltenham

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Gloucestershire

Guaranteed Daily Rate Negotiable

Primary Schools

Primary School Supply Teacher

Flexible Supply | Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

Forest of Dean

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Gloucestershire

Competitive and Negotiable

Primary Schools

Year 2 Teacher

Part-Time (3 Days per Week), Fixed-Term Contract (September – July)

Forest of Dean

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Gloucestershire

MPS/UPS (pro rata, dependent on experience)

Primary School

Supply Teaching Assistant Stroud ​

Full time, Part Time and Ad Hoc options available.

Stroud

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Gloucestershire

£90-£105 per day inclusive of holiday pay

Comprehensive

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

0.8 or 0.6

Stroud

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Gloucestershire

£22,000 (FT equivalent)

Comprehensive

SEN Supply Teaching Assistant Gloucester

Full time, Part Time and Ad Hoc options available.

Gloucester

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Gloucestershire

£90-£105 per day inclusive of holiday pay

Comprehensive

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Eastington

Mornings only 5 days a week

Stonehouse

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Gloucestershire

£55 per morning inclusive of holiday.

Comprehensive

Teaching Assistant – Primary & SEND Support

Full-Time or Part-Time, Flexible

Forest of Dean

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Gloucestershire

£90–£105 per day

Primary & SEND

Supply Teaching Assistant - Flexible Primary & Secondary Support

Flexible – Full-Time, Part-Time, Day-to-Day or Short/Long-Term

The Cotswolds

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Gloucestershire

£90–£105 per day

Varied – Primary, Secondary & SEND

Schools, Education and Government Bodies We Work With In Gloucestershire

Supporting schools across Gloucestershire

From Cheltenham and Gloucester to surrounding towns and rural communities, we work closely with schools across Gloucestershire to provide reliable recruitment solutions and helps education professionals find opportunities that fit their skills.

Whether you're seeking flexible supply work, a long-term placement or a permanent teaching position, our team works closely with schools across Gloucestershire to create successful placements that benefit both staff and pupils.

Supporting schools across Gloucestershire

From Cheltenham and Gloucester to surrounding towns and rural communities, we work closely with schools across Gloucestershire to provide reliable recruitment solutions and helps education professionals find opportunities that fit their skills.

Whether you're seeking flexible supply work, a long-term placement or a permanent teaching position, our team works closely with schools across Gloucestershire to create successful placements that benefit both staff and pupils.

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Gloucestershire

Supporting schools and education professionals across Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester and the Forest of Dean.

✔ Local education recruitment specialists

✔ Primary, Secondary, SEN & SEMH expertise

✔ Flexible, long-term and permanent recruitment solutions

✔ Relationship-led approach focused on quality placements

Tell Us How We Can Help

Primary & Secondary Schools

Supporting all types of schools with quality staffing solutions.

SEN & SEMH

Specialist recruitment for SEN, SEMH and alternative provisions.

Teaching Assistant & Early Years Support

Reliable support staff and early years support solutions.

Education Recruitment Across Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire's education sector serves a diverse mix of urban, suburban and rural communities, creating opportunities across primary, secondary, SEN and specialist education settings throughout the county.

From larger multi-academy trusts in Gloucester and Cheltenham to community schools across Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester and the Forest of Dean, schools continue to seek talented teachers, teaching assistants and support staff who can positively impact learning outcomes and school culture.

We support education professionals seeking flexible supply work, long-term placements and permanent opportunities, and help schools secure candidates who align with their school ethos, values, requirements and future vision.

Supporting teaching and support staff placements across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.

Accredited By Industry Leaders.

Proud members of APSCo, demonstrating our commitment to professional standards, ethical recruitment and best practice across the education sector.

Explore the areas we support

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Herefordshire

Working closely with schools and education professionals across Hereford and nearby towns.

✔ Supply teaching

✔ Teaching assistants

✔ Long-term recruitment

Wiltshire

Connecting schools and education professionals across Wiltshire, from market towns to rural communities.

✔ Supply teaching

✔ Teaching assistants

✔ SEN & specialist roles

Worcestershire

Supporting schools and education professionals across Worcestershire and the surrounding areas.

✔ Supply teaching

✔ Teaching assistants

✔ Long-term recruitment

We support schools across Gloucestershire with:

Primary

Schools

Support for teachers, practitioners and support staff in primary education.

Secondary

Schools

Subject specialists and general staff for all secondary settings.

SEN &

SEMH

Specialist recruitment for SEN, SEMH and alternative provisions.

Pre-School and Nursey Settings

Reliable, experienced and passionate teaching and support staff.

Long-Term

Placements

Stable staffing solutions for long-term and permanent roles.

Emergency

Cover

Fast, flexible cover when you need it most.

Primary Schools

Support for teachers, practitioners and support staff in primary education.

Secondary Schools

Subject specialists and general staff for all secondary settings.

SEN & SEMH

Specialist recruitment for SEN, SEMH and alternative provisions.

Pre-School and Nursey Settings

Reliable, experienced and passionate teaching and support staff.

Long-Term Placements

Stable staffing solutions for long-term and permanent roles.

Emergency Cover

Fast, flexible cover when you need it most.

Why schools choose Thrive

Why schools choose Thrive

  • Deeply rooted in the Gloucestershire education community

  • Flexible, long-term and permanent staffing support

  • Quality-first approach focused on culture fit

  • Trusted by schools across Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas

  • Deeply rooted in the Gloucestershire education community

  • Flexible, long-term and permanent staffing support

  • Quality-first approach focused on culture fit

  • Trusted by schools across Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas

We support schools across Gloucestershire with:

We support schools across Gloucestershire with:

Our focus is always on quality, communication and long-term relationships - not simply filling gaps.

Our focus is always on quality, communication and long-term relationships - not simply filling gaps.

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Whether you’re a school looking for staffing support or an education professional exploring your next opportunity, we’re here to help.

FAQs About Education Recruitment in Gloucestershire

How do supply teaching jobs work in Gloucestershire?

Supply teaching through Thrive Education gives you the flexibility to work in schools across Gloucestershire on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term, or permanent basis. Once registered, Thrive matches you with schools based on your experience, preferred travel area, and availability. Opportunities are available in primary, secondary, SEND, alternative provision, and further education settings. Teachers and support staff can choose to work in areas such as: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Dursley, Forest of Dean Villages and rural communities throughout the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.

Which areas of Gloucestershire does Thrive Education support?

Thrive Education works with schools throughout the county and supports both urban and rural areas. Key locations include: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Dursley, Forest of Dean, The wider Cotswolds region and surrounding villages. This wide coverage allows education professionals to find work close to home or across multiple areas depending on their preferences.

Do you recruit teaching assistants in Gloucestershire?

Yes. Thrive Education recruits Teaching Assistants throughout Gloucestershire for a variety of settings, including mainstream primary schools, secondary schools, SEND schools, and alternative provisions. Opportunities are available across: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean. Roles can include classroom support, one-to-one support, SEN assistance, intervention work, and long-term placements. Thrive also recruits SEN/SEMH specialists, tutors, early years practitioners, and support staff across the county.

Can Thrive Education help schools with long-term staffing needs?

Absolutely. Thrive Education supports schools across Gloucestershire with both short-term cover and long-term recruitment solutions. Whether a school in Cheltenham needs maternity cover, a school in Gloucester requires a long-term teacher, or a setting in Stroud needs specialist SEND support, Thrive works closely with schools to find suitable candidates. The agency provides: Long-term teaching placements, Permanent recruitment, Teaching assistants and support staff, SEN and SEMH specialists, Senior leadership appointments, Early years practitioners, Tutors and specialist education professionals. By building relationships with schools throughout Gloucestershire, Thrive aims to match candidates to the specific needs, values, and culture of each setting, helping create successful long-term staffing solutions.