Teaching Assistant
Anker Valley Primary Academy, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0FD14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:
- support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;
- be committed to providing learners with excellent support to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding;
- have high aspirations for every child and strive to ensure that every moment of their learning journey is purposeful, engaging and of the highest standard;
- demonstrate strong skills and experience in supporting Key Stage 2 pupils, including a secure understanding of KS2 curriculum expectations and the ability to effectively support children in preparation for SATs;
- be confident in delivering targeted interventions, providing in-class support, and helping pupils to develop confidence and independence in reading, writing and mathematics;
- be committed to their own professional learning;
- contribute to the school’s relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child;
- be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
LGPS pension
Free eye test vouchers
Further information about the job
How to apply
Applicants should submit a completed application form to hr@fierte.org by the closing date. To find out more information about the role email office@AnkerValley.org
The application pack and full details of the role can be found on our website Fierté Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (fierte.org).
Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted.
Application timeline
Closing date: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Please note if you have not received communication from the school inviting you for an interview within ten working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future.
Safeguarding Statement
Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and Anker Valley Primary Academy 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.
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of Anker Valley Primary Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Safeguarding Policy
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
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 Anker Valley Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 115 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Anker Valley Primary Academy website
- Email address
- hr@fierte.org
- Phone number
- 01827 949310
Anker Valley Primary Academy, part of Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, is a thriving and expanding school at the heart of its community. We welcome applications from experienced teachers who can work closely with the Headteacher and wider team to deliver an enriching and inspiring learning journey for our pupils as the school continues to grow.
Our vision at Anker Valley Primary Academy is rooted in strong partnerships with parents, the local community and the wider trust, working together to enable every child to soar to excellence. With modern facilities and extensive outdoor spaces, we provide rich opportunities for learning within a nurturing, vibrant environment.
Arranging a visit to Anker Valley Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@fierte.org.
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