Part-time Upper Key Stage Two Teaching Assistant (occasional cover)
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ba497715-3652-493b-a5cd-a1abb470cc75 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
• demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• contribute to the wider school vision and values
• demonstrate the drive, self-motivation and ambition to develop the role in order to achieve the best outcomes for all children, including those with SEND
• have excellent time-management and organisational skills
• have a proactive and flexible approach that includes involvement in wider school life
• demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and behaviour.
• demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• show the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to an individual’s needs.
• accept advice, follow instruction when necessary and offer support when required.
• have a positive and effective presence with children
What the school offers its staff
• an inclusive and welcoming culture upheld by our school’s Christian distinctiveness.
• children who are respectful, happy and work hard with resilience and tenacity.
• highly committed and friendly staff.
• a commitment to high-quality professional development and training to enhance skill-sets.
• a supportive, inclusive and encouraging governing board and Parish.
Further details about the role
To gain further information regarding the role and expectations, we warmly invite prospective applicants to visit Berkswich CE, or arrange a telephone call to find out more. Please call the office to arrange 01785 337360.
Please visit our school website to explore life at Berkswich CE Primary School: www.berkswichceprimary.co.uk
All completed application forms should be returned to the school office via email (office@berkswich.staffs.sch.uk) by Monday 23rd February at midday. Please note: CVs are not accepted; only fully completed application forms are to be submitted for shortlisting.
Interviews will be held at Berkswich CE Primary on the morning of Wednesday 25th February.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our safer recruitment process we carry out checks of publicly available data, including social media. At Berkswich we are committed to equality.
The ideal candidate will:
• demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• contribute to the wider school vision and values
• demonstrate the drive, self-motivation and ambition to develop the role in order to achieve the best outcomes for all children, including those with SEND
• have excellent time-management and organisational skills
• have a proactive and flexible approach that includes involvement in wider school life
• demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and behaviour.
• demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• show the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to an individual’s needs.
• accept advice, follow instruction when necessary and offer support when required.
• have a positive and effective presence with children
What the school offers its staff
• an inclusive and welcoming culture upheld by our school’s Christian distinctiveness.
• children who are respectful, happy and work hard with resilience and tenacity.
• highly committed and friendly staff.
• a commitment to high-quality professional development and training to enhance skill-sets.
• a supportive, inclusive and encouraging governing board and Parish.
Further details about the role
To gain further information regarding the role and expectations, we warmly invite prospective applicants to visit Berkswich CE, or arrange a telephone call to find out more. Please call the office to arrange 01785 337360.
Please visit our school website to explore life at Berkswich CE Primary School: www.berkswichceprimary.co.uk
All completed application forms should be returned to the school office via email (office@berkswich.staffs.sch.uk) by Monday 23rd February at midday. Please note: CVs are not accepted; only fully completed application forms are to be submitted for shortlisting.
Interviews will be held at Berkswich CE Primary on the morning of Wednesday 25th February.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our safer recruitment process we carry out checks of publicly available data, including social media. At Berkswich we are committed to equality.