Teaching Assistant at William Shrewsbury Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WSPS/32548

Location

Church Road, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HE

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£7,281.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Fri 12th Feb, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Wed 9th Sep, 2026

Start Date

October 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week Commencing 14 September 2026

Interview Date(s) Week Commencing 14 September 2026

About this Role

Teaching Assistant Grade 4

12 hours per week

39 weeks per year (term time only)

Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Teaching assistant to join our fabulous team. You would be required to support whole class learning in the classroom and also support children in small groups and on a 1:1 basis as required.

INTRODUCTION TO THE SCHOOL

William Shrewsbury Primary School is an amazing place to work. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE POST

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner
support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience
be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure
have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard
be committed to their own professional learning
be able to contribute and support 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
Hold the required EYFS qualification

NB. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

SAFEGUARDING:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As this is our top priority, we encourage applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.