11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    3 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    22 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5/week whole year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

NJC Grade 4 point 6-7

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Supporting pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies, resources etc. Implementing agreed learning activities/teaching programmes under direction of class teacher
  • Working with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate.
  • Monitoring and evaluating pupils’ responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording.
  • Under direction of class teacher, providing objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff on pupils’ achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence (e.g. Headteacher).
  • Being responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with class teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.

  • Working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, with a good knowledge of SEND and safeguarding legislation

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • A welcoming and vibrant school with a strong inclusive ethos
  • An opportunity to be part of a school that has the ambition and drive to be outstanding
  • Support from a committed, highly professional team who set high standards in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning
  • A school that prides itself on encouraging professional development to ensure your success
  • Health and Wellbeing Award renewed June 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

All staff posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across Chasetown Community School. On joining, staff are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our children and young people.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Chasetown Community School

School type
Special school, ages 7 to 13
School size
84 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 13
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01543686315

Located near Burntwood in Staffordshire, Chasetown Community School is a 7-13 middle school providing a broad and balanced curriculum for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Arranging a visit to Chasetown Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@chasetowncommunity.staffs.sch.uk.

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