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Teaching Assistant - Teaching and Learning (Level 3)

Job details
Posting date: 04 June 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 17 June 2026
Location: Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1SN
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: f7c661af-d915-4833-b195-74dfd44adbf3

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School is seeking a caring, motivated and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and nurturing team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support high-quality learning across the curriculum, providing in-class support for whole-class teaching and working with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis where required. A strong understanding of SEND needs and inclusive practice is essential, as is the ability to build warm, trusting relationships with children.

INTRODUCTION TO THE SCHOOL

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School is a warm, inclusive and community-focused school in Burton Upon Trent. Guided by our Christian values, we are deeply committed to nurturing the whole child, celebrating every individual

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

• be a compassionate, ambitious and highly skilled practitioner with a genuine love of working with children
• have a strong understanding of SEND provision, and be confident in adapting learning, supporting emotional regulation and promoting independence
• support our belief that every child has the right to an excellent, inclusive and enriching learning experience
• contribute to providing children with secure knowledge, skills and understanding through engaging, well-structured learning opportunities
• have high aspirations for all pupils, ensuring every moment in school is purposeful, memorable and rooted in care
• model and promote the school’s values in daily practice
• be committed to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice
• work effectively as part of a compassionate and hardworking team
• be dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people
• Applicants must have at least a grade C or equivalent qualification in GCSE English and GCSE Maths.


and helping each one to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming and caring environment rooted in our Christian ethos
• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively for every child
• A strong commitment to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn
• High-quality professional development tailored to your strengths and career aspirations

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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