Full Time Teaching Assistant in Burton upon Trent

TEACHING ASSISTANT (FULL TIME 37 HOURS)

Samuel Allsopp Primary & Nursery School

We areseeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking TeachingAssistant to join our team from January 2027.

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

The ideal candidate will:

• Build positive, nurturingand professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Be passionate aboutsupporting children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Have high expectations ofbehaviour, achievement and personal development for all pupils.
• Be committed to ensuring allchildren, regardless of their starting points or barriers to learning, aresupported to succeed.
• Be able to work effectively aspart of a team whilst also demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
• Have a positive attitude, astrong work ethic and a willingness to learn, grow and developprofessionally.
• Be able to support pupilswith a range of learning needs, including SEND and verbal and writtenEnglish.
• Demonstrate excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children.
• Be prepared to contributepositively to the wider life of the school community.

In return, we can offer:

• A rapidly improving schoolthat is ambitious for its children, staff and community.
• A welcoming and supportiveteam committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
• A comprehensive programme oftraining, coaching and CPD opportunities.
• Happy, resilient andwell-behaved children who value the support they receive.
• A diverse and vibrant schoolcommunity where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
• The opportunity to gainexperience across a wide range of year groups and phases within a two-siteprimary school.
• The chance to be part of aschool that is continually striving to improve outcomes and opportunitiesfor all children.

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

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

Visits to School

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

Key Dates

ClosingDate: Friday27th NovemberShortlisting: Tuesday 1st DecemberInterviews: Friday 4th December

Safeguarding

SamuelAllsopp Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteersto share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhancedDBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants will be requiredto provide evidence of identity and qualifications at interview.

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