Early Years Teaching Assistant

Blakedown CofE Primary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3JN

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 19 Hours Availability to work is required Monday & Thursday mornings between 8.40 a.m.-12.00 p.m. and Friday all day 8.40 a.m.-3.20 p.m.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £11,540-£11,723 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable, caring and positive teaching assistant, who is hard-working, patient and highly motivated to work independently and collaboratively as part of the Reception Class team. We are looking for someone who has Early Years experience and up to date knowledge, who feels confident to support children within this important age phase to help prepare them for their primary school journey. They should possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal and have a real interest and commitment to support the development of the whole child. This person should be someone who is looking to progress and who is willing and has the appropriate skills to teach in a cover supervisory role if requested.

What the school offers its staff

We are offering the opportunity to work in an environment where each person is valued and with pupils who love to learn and are motivated in wanting to do well. You will be joining a committed team where your own professional development is given a high priority

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description TA2 July26.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Early Years Teaching Assistant .pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

About Blakedown CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blakedown CofE Primary School website
• Email address: office@blakedownprimary.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562 700243
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blakedown-cofe-primary-school

Blakedown C.E. Primary School is an important focal point of village life and shares close links with the church and the community. The school offers a warm and family environment for both children and their parents and it fosters a caring atmosphere for all who attend and visit the school.
At Blakedown we aim to nurture a love for life long learning and joy in doing so. We value standards and achievement but also aim to develop the children in terms of their interests and personal learning skills so that they are prepared for their future.
The children are supported well in their learning by a dedicated and caring team of staff, governors and parents. Together we hope to provide the children with a firm foundation for the future and a sense of belonging and purpose.

Arranging a visit to Blakedown CofE Primary School

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

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