Teaching Assistant

Upper Arley CofE Primary School, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1XA

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st Sept 26

• Closing date

  3 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,795.00 - £25,184.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata based on part time hours and term time only

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm (possible overtime available between 7.30am - 8.45am and 3.15pm and 6pm)

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Grade 1 SCP 3-4

EYFS/KS1

We are a small, friendly Church of England primary school with a strong sense of community and mixed-age classes. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported.

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within EYFS/KS1, supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

Working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team, the successful candidate will:

Support learning for individuals and small groups across Early Years and Key Stage 1

Help create a positive, calm and stimulating classroom environment

Support children's early literacy, numeracy, communication and play-based learning

Provide encouragement and care to help children develop confidence and independence

Support children during transitions, playtimes and daily routines

Adapt support to meet the needs of children within a mixed-age setting

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with young children and understands how they learn through play and exploration

Is patient, kind and flexible

Can work effectively as part of a small, close knit team

Has experience working with children

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Please read the attached job pack for further information on the role and school.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Upper Arley CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 72 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Upper Arley CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upper-arley-cofe-primary-school

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