Crackley Bank Primary School is a happy, warm and exciting place to work. We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. We welcome applications from qualified Teaching Assistants and experience working with children in Early Years settings would be desirable, however you must be prepared to work throughout the school if required.
As part of the Collective Vision Trust, we have strong community links and excellent CPD opportunities. You will join a supportive and friendly team, committed to promoting high achievement both in education and pastorally.
The successful candidate will:
• Have experience as a Teaching Assistant in an Early Years or primary school setting
• A NVQ Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants
• Have high expectations for all pupils
• Be committed to providing a stimulating, creative curriculum
• Be able to work well as part of a dedicated team
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to motivate and engage pupils with their learning
We offer you:
• Enthusiastic, courteous children who are keen to learn and thrive on challenge
• A strong whole school ethos based on Care, Belief, Pride and Success
• A supportive team enabling the successful candidate to begin their career with us in a year group that develops their strengths
• A dedicated staff team committed to achieving high standards
• A range of professional development and career opportunities
• A supportive and visionary governing body
Visits to the school are encouraged - please ring the school office to arrange an appointment.
Interview Date: Friday 26th June 2026
Collective Vision Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, volunteers and visiting professionals to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including those relating to ethnicity, gender, transgender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
All roles across the Trust carry a responsibility for safeguarding practice. Some positions involve significant responsibility and daily work with children in regulated activity; however, regardless of the level of involvement, all staff and volunteers are expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding.
Appointment to any position is subject to a rigorous pre-employment and induction process. This includes an enhanced DBS disclosure (with checks against the appropriate barred list where applicable), references from current and previous employers, health clearance, right to work in the UK, child disqualification checks, prohibition from teaching or management (where relevant), and online and social media checks. Applicants must also declare any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Further details regarding these checks are available from the Trust or via the GOV.UK website.