A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community that celebrates cultural diversity. 

High-quality dynamic learning environments that promote children’s independence and curiosity. 

Engaged children with positive embedded learning behaviours. 

Access to excellent professional development and clear routes for career progression 

A supportive and knowledgeable team within the school. 

Full access to a generous local government pension scheme and benefits. 

A positive commitment to staff well-being.  

Supervising pupils in the lunch hall, on the playground, and in the classroom to ensure their safety and wellbeing 

Overseeing play-based activities 

Promoting good manners and appropriate behaviour 

Supporting and encouraging pupils’ social interaction 

Undertaking first aid as necessary in accordance with health and safety guidelines 

Work well within a team 

Enjoy working in a child centered environment 

Be organized, flexible, and able to work independently and calmly 

Behave in a warm, yet positive manner towards colleagues, pupils, and visitors at all times and contribute to the positive ethos of the school 

Be prepared to work outside in a variety of weather conditions 

Safeguarding Notice

 Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2026 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publically available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2026, will be completed following a provisional offer of employment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

 Burnt Ash Primary School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We undertake rigorous employment checks including Enhanced DBS application as well as verifying references, qualifications and Right to Work status.

 Equal Opportunities

 As an equal opportunities employer, Burnt Ash Academy welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of staff and children, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our children and staff.

 All applicants are expected to have read document ‘Job Applicant Privacy Notice’ (GDPR, May 2018)