Full Time Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

CPD opportunities

Flexible working

Education Mutual

Job summary

Samuel Allsopp Primary & Nursery School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team from January 2027. This full-time role (37 hours) involves supporting vulnerable children with profound needs and working closely with teachers to ensure high standards of learning and wellbeing.

We offer a supportive, ambitious school environment with extensive CPD, wellbeing initiatives and opportunities to develop professionally within a two-site primary setting.

Qualifications

• Build positive, nurturing and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Be passionate about supporting children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, achievement and personal development for all pupils.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support some of our most vulnerable children with profound needs alongside teachers.
• Work closely with teachers to support learning and development.
• Be prepared to contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

TEACHING ASSISTANT (FULL TIME 37 HOURS)

Samuel Allsopp Primary & Nursery School

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistant to join our team from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking school that is committed to ensuring every child receives the very best educational experience and secure the best possible start in life. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and colleagues to support some of our most vulnerable children with profound needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Build positive, nurturing and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Be passionate about supporting children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, achievement and personal development for all pupils.
• Be committed to ensuring all children, regardless of their starting points or barriers to learning, are supported to succeed.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team whilst also demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
• Have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, grow and develop professionally.
• Be able to support pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND and verbal and written English.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Be prepared to contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

In return, we can offer:

• A rapidly improving school that is ambitious for its children, staff and community.
• A welcoming and supportive team committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
• A comprehensive programme of training, coaching and CPD opportunities.
• Happy, resilient and well-behaved children who value the support they receive.
• A diverse and vibrant school community where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
• The opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of year groups and phases within a two-site primary school.
• The chance to be part of a school that is continually striving to improve outcomes and opportunities for all children.

Our school has made significant progress in recent years under its new vision and values. We are proud of the journey we have been on and excited about the future. Situated across two sites, we serve a wonderfully diverse community and are committed to providing the highest quality education and support for every child. Our staff work collaboratively, support one another and are united by a shared commitment to helping children thrive.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to further develop your career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to School

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. This provides an opportunity to see our school in action, tour both sites and meet members of the leadership team.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 27th November Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st December Interviews: Friday 4th December

Safeguarding

Samuel Allsopp Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications at interview.

Hours: Full Time (term time only) Salary: Grade 3, pro rata to hours worked Start Date: January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

What the school offers its staff

What can the school offer you?

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with access to a comprehensive wellbeing package through Education Mutual, including:
• Counselling and emotional wellbeing support
• Stress management services
• Physiotherapy and occupational health support
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where staff welfare is prioritised, including access to risk assessments and tailored support where needed to support individual circumstances
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD, including access to training and development through external providers and school-led initiatives (including leadership development and school improvement priorities)
• A collaborative culture, where staff work closely across phases and sites, with opportunities to share good practice and contribute to whole-school improvement
• Access to education-focused wellbeing and support services through school membership packages, including counselling, occupational health and CPD opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements considered where possible, supporting staff to achieve a positive work-life balance
• A values-driven school with a clear focus on staff voice, inclusion and professional respect, ensuring all staff feel supported and valued
• We are committed to creating a positive, supportive and professionally rewarding workplace where staff can thrive, develop and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our children and families.

Commitment to safeguarding

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.