Learning Support Assistant – Classroom & Lunchtime

Charnwood Primary Academy (part of Staffordshire University Academies Trust); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school community

Enthusiastic children

Supportive environment

Training opportunities

SUAT support

Job summary

Charnwood Primary Academy in Lichfield is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learning across the school. You will assist the class teacher with daily activities, provide targeted support to pupils, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, with term-time hours of 22.5 per week (8:45am–1:15pm). The successful candidate will have experience with children, a calm approach, and a willingness to develop through training.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children.
• Calm and encouraging approach.
• Good literacy, numeracy, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and work in a team.
• Understanding safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning through classroom activities and daily routines.
• Provide individual and small group support and promote independence.
• Deliver interventions planned by the class teacher.
• Support pupils' communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Observe and record pupil progress and share with the class teacher.
• Prepare learning resources and maintain an inclusive classroom.
• Assist lunchtime supervision and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Experience with children

Calm and patient

Good literacy and numeracy

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Charnwood Primary Academy in Lichfield is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learning across the school. You will assist the class teacher with daily activities, provide targeted support to pupils, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, with term-time hours of 22.5 per week (8:45am–1:15pm). The successful candidate will have experience with children, a calm approach, and a willingness to develop through training.