Teaching Assistant

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

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 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: Vacancy 1: 28.75 hours, Monday to Friday. 8.30am – 3.15pm. Vacancy 2: 23.75 hours, Monday to Friday. 8.30am – 1.15pm. Vacancy 3: 17.5 hours, Monday to Friday. 11.45am – 3.15pm.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 11 months initially
• Pay scale: TA1, SCP 3-4 or TA2, SCP 5-6 dependant on qualifications and experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential • English and Maths qualifications at GCSE levels A-C or equivalent.

Desirable • Appropriate qualifications and experience in working in a school setting. • Evidence of further CPD; first aid trained, Team Teach trained, knowledge of Read Write Inc etc.

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential • Ability to work independently • Ability to use own initiative • Good understanding of safeguarding and an excellent practitioner

Desirable • Good understanding of the national curriculum • Safeguarding training undertaken • Offsite visit trained.

Personal Qualities:

Essential • Ability to work as part of a team • Has the enthusiasm and the ability to inspire children and colleagues • Has a commitment to continued professional development • Highly motivated and organized and has high expectations of self and others – and the desire to make a difference.

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

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.

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

Rivers CofE Application Form. Support Staff.docx - 230 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cherry Orchard Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 587 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cherry Orchard Primary School website
• Email address: office-co@riverscofe.co.uk
• Phone number: 01905 352787
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cherry-orchard-primary-school-worcester

Arranging a visit to Cherry Orchard Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office-co@riverscofe.co.uk.

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