Teaching Assistant

Rowley Park Primary Academy; Stafford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowley Park Academy in Stafford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking team for 32.5 hours per week during term time plus 5 INSET days. Start date November 2026. Salary Grade B SCP 4 £25,185 (Pro Rata £19,021). (Subject to 2026 pay award)

The post requires safeguarding commitment, enhanced DBS, and fluent English. The successful candidate will be creative, energetic and capable of supporting pupils to achieve strong academic and social outcomes.

Qualifications

• Creative thinker with a passion for helping every child.
• Energetic, positive team player able to support classroom learning.
• Willing to go the extra mile to achieve strong outcomes for pupils.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Hours a week: 32.5 Hours / Term Time plus 5 INSET Days

Required to Start: November 2026

Salary: Grade B SCP 4 £25,185 (Pro Rata £19,021) (Subject to 2026 pay award)

Rowley Park Academy is a one form school in Stafford which became part of the Victoria Academies Trust in 2014. The trust aims to build a family of outstanding schools who share a passion for powerful, immersive and creative learning. Rowley Park Academy is a well-resourced school in an attractive environment.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our setting.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant who can demonstrate:

Creative thinker, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

A commitment to continuing professional development A supportive and hardworking staff team who are united in their drive to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes academically and socially Friendly and happy children who are keen and eager to learn Rowley Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing Date: 15th October 2026 12noon

Shortlisting Date: 15th October 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing 19th October 2026