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  • Christ Church Primary School

    Christ Church Primary School

    Dale Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3TE

    Teaching Assistant – fixed term contract part time

     

    Required November 2025 - to 20th July 2025 (fixed term contract)

    Part time 30 hours per week- 6 hours each day (to include lunchtime cover)

    Level 3 Grade 5 (£25,989 - £27,254 FTE) pro rata term time only (approx. gross pay £18,205 - £19,091)

     

    Located in the heart of Burton-upon-Trent’s vibrant, multi-cultural community, Christ Church Primary School offers an excellent opportunity for you to join our hardworking and dedicated Team. 

    The Governors of Christ Church Primary School would like to hear from you if you are someone who:

    • Is proactive
    • Has a passion for working with young children
    • Works well in a team
    • Has a positive attitude
    • Is caring and patient
    • Is a hardworking and enthusiastic professional
    • Has a clear understanding of the primary curriculum 
    • Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour
    • Is qualified to NVQ L3 or equivalent
    • Has experience of working with children with additional needs
    • Has an understanding of communication difficulties
    • Has good organisational and interpersonal skills
    • Has high expectations of learning with the ability to adapt to suit the needs of the child

    We can offer:

    • Friendly, talented and enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
    • A forward thinking school that has excellent relationships with its community
    • Supportive parents and Governors
    • A caring team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils
    • A stimulating working environment
    • Opportunities for professional development

    Prospective applicants are welcome to visit school by prior arrangement. Please contact the school office on 01283 247400 to make an appointment

    To apply for this post please download the application form.  Please email the completed form to s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk or post to Christ Church Primary School, Dale Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3TE

    Closing Date: 12pm Wednesday 5 November 2025

    Interview Date: Monday 10 November 2025

    Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by telephone or e-mail.

    This school 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.

    The position is subject to a criminal records 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 in your application form.  In addition, for shortlisted candidates an online search (including social media) will be conducted as part of schools’ due diligence in line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).

    Application form

    Job Description and Person Specification

    Safeguarding Statement