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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Betley CofE VC Primary School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 9AX

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 16.25 hours a week 8.45am-12pm (Monday to Friday)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months initially
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 Pro rata is £11,235

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Federation between St. Luke's and Betley Primary Schools would love to hear from you , we are looking for someone who can:

Key Responsibilities and Duties, Skills and Expertise

• Demonstrate skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all children
• Deliver interventions effectively to support student progress.
• Assist teachers with lesson and activity planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Understand and fulfil responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context

Specific Responsibilities

Build positive relationships with children, promoting high self-esteem, independence, and inclusion.

Support the development and delivery of individual education, support, and care plans.

Implement behaviour management strategies in line with the school's policy.

Contribute to planning differentiated learning activities for children.

Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to support children's development.

Contribute to a stimulating and safe learning environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of children's needs and the ability to provide appropriate support.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders including parents, carers, and professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to achieve common goals.

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• Fantastic children: Who love learning
• Caring Environment: Join a school that prioritises the well-being and growth of both students and staff
• Inclusive Community: Be part of a diverse and inclusive school community that values every individual.

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.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to make a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Mrs Cooper on 01270820286 or office@betley.staffs.sch.uk to book an appointment to view the school.

Any other enquiries can go to Miss Gemma Whittingham headofschool@betley.staffs.sch.uk

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Betley CofE VC Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Betley CofE VC Primary School website
• Email address: headofschool@betley.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01270 820286
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/betley-cofe-vc-primary-school

Betley CE Primary School is an inclusive primary school, with high aspirations for all. We have happy, inquisitive children and supportive, dedicated staff and governors, catering for pupils from 3 to 11 years old.

We believe that all children have the right to be successful and that every child has the potential to achieve amazing things. The children are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide an education that prepares our children for the future and enables them to be successful, resourceful, responsible and resilient lifelong learners.

Arranging a visit to Betley CofE VC Primary School

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

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