Teaching Assistant

Cherry Orchard Primary School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2DD

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–11:45am, total 18.75 hours. Position until 20th July 2027. The position also includes an additional 5 hours per week of lunchtime duty,Monday to Friday 11.45am – 12.45pm, on a permanent contract paid at Scale 1, SCP3.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2027
• Actual salary: 18.75 hours, TA1, actual pro-rata salary of £10,864 – £11,034. TA2, actual pro-rata salary of £11,209 - £11,387. 5 hours, SCP 3, actual pro-rata salary of £2,897

What skills and experience we're looking for

Supporting the pupil • Assisting pupils in the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills. • To assist pupils in making progress across all subject areas. • Working with pupils on an individual or group basis as required by the class teacher. • Assist in offsite visits • Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners. • Ensure pupils understand instructions. • Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school. • Acquaint themselves with the support materials in and around the school for individual pupil or group use. • Assist the teacher in developing a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children. • Promote and reinforce pupil self-esteem through praise and encouragement. • Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils within the school, drawing areas of concern to the attention of the class teacher. • Meet the physical and/ or hygiene needs of pupils as required. • Act as support worker for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. • Support children at lunchtime. • Supporting the teacher. • Have access to the planned teaching and learning activities for the class. • Record pupil progress to inform future planning for coverage of the national curriculum. • Assist the teacher in evaluation of work undertaken and help plan future progress for identified pupils. Help with reasonable requests for preparation of materials to support teaching and learning. • Assist with reasonable requests for minor administrative tasks e.g. photocopying and laminating. • Under the direction of the class teacher, ensure a safe environment is maintained within the classroom/ school for all pupils. Supporting the school • Attend training when appropriate and after consultation with the Headteacher. • Be aware of and support all the school’s policies. • Be aware of the school safety procedures e.g. fire drill/ health and safety policy. • Treat as confidential all information on individual pupils and refer parents to the class teacher should any questions about individuals asked. • Foster positive links between home and school. • After negotiation with the line manager, carry out the administration of elementary first aid at break times to pupils throughout the school (qualified staff only). • Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the senior leadership team

What the school offers its staff

We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success. Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance. Education Mutual Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services. Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/servic e/healthcare-and-wellbeing/ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance. Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/ Other staff benefits include: • Competitive salary • Six INSET days per year • Protected CPL time • Continued professional development pathway for every role • No work communication outside working hours • Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) • 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata) • ‘Time for You’ day • Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay • Reasonable release time for significant personal events • Length of service awards • Resources for retirement and financial planning • Cycle-to-work scheme • Free tea, coffee and milk

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

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

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Additional documents

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COPS Job Pack - Teaching Assistant - Nov 2026.pdf - 1.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cherry Orchard Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 565 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cherry Orchard Primary School website
• Email address: office-co@riverscofe.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cherry-orchard-primary-school-worcester

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