Thank you for your interest in joining our school family. We currently have several vacancies here in school:

 Teaching Assistant - 1 September 2025, fixed term to 31 August 2026, 5 days a week, 32.5 hours a week. This is a role that could be split part time for two candidates if required

Sunset Afterschool Club Assistant - 1 September 2025, permanent, various hours

Further information on all the positions and the job packs can be found below.

Teaching Assistant, 1 September 2025 - 31 August 2026

We are looking for a fabulous Teaching Assistant to work in school, largely in Key Stage 1. This is a temporary role to end of August 2026 and could potentially be shared by two candidates who are looking for a part-time role.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working in a primary setting. The role is very varied and will include working children with SEN. Experience of SEN and children who are pre verbal would be an advantage, but full training will be given.

We need someone who:

 Is passionate about supporting all children to achieve and enjoy their school life

• Is able to adapt learning to increase interaction and participation,
• Is keen to be part of a proactive, highly motivated school team,
• Has a “can do” attitude and is able to work on their own initiative

 In return, we offer:

• The chance to learn at an outstanding school where children always come first
• A training package to support the new member of staff with their new role
• Happy, confident, enthusiastic and hardworking pupils who are eager to learn and who enjoy their time at school
• A dedicated and talented team of committed staff and a dedicated SEN team
• A supportive and focussed governing body
• Excellent links with parents and the wider community

The deadline for applications is Monday 7 July at 12 noon. All applications should be emailed to recruitment@burleywoodhead.com  

Interviews take place w/c Monday 7 July 2025.

Sunset After School Club Assistant, 1 September 2025, permanent position

We have a couple of vacancies in our Sunset After School Club on Tuesdays - Fridays. The club runs from 3.15-5.30pm each day during term time. Please read the cover letter for more details on the exact days.

Previous experience is not necessary but you should be an outgoing individual who enjoys working with children in a play based setting. Full training will be given but we are looking for candidates who can show initiative, take their role in safeguarding seriously and can work well in our team. 

The deadline for applications is Monday 7 July at 12 noon. All applications should be emailed to recruitment@burleywoodhead.com  

Interviews take place w/c Monday 7 July 2025.

Safeguarding

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check will be undertaken for any successful candidate. Please refer to our school website Policies page to view the safeguarding and child protection policy.