Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

An opportunity to join a supportive team as a Teaching Assistant at St Mary and St Chad CE (VC) First School. This temporary role involves 17.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday mornings, supporting children’s learning, including those with specific needs. Candidates should have experience in early years education and a commitment to high educational standards.

Benefits

First-class CPD opportunities

Career progression within the Trust

Professional support through Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme with automatic enrolment

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free will writing service

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to high expectations for all children.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and learning of children.
• Assist children with specific educational needs.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Education

Experience as an Early Years practitioner

Job description

We (St Mary and St Chad CE (VC) First School in Brewood) are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our successful team to support the teaching and learning of children in the school. This will also include children with specific educational needs.

About the Role

This position is for 17.5 hours per week, working mornings Monday to Friday. It is a temporary role with a fixed term end date in December 2025.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children
• Experience as an Early Years practitioner with the ability to ensure all children make good progress from their baseline
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work as part of a team

Employee Benefits

• Access to first-class CPD opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within the Penk Valley Academy Trust, which includes 7 schools
• Professional support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme with automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

About Penk Valley Academy Trust

The Trust includes Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School, and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

Our vision, encapsulated in the motto ‘Learning Together’, is to work collaboratively to ensure every child receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes, and realizes their potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment and undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to declare all convictions and cautions relevant to working with children.