Teaching Assistant - 37

Co-op Academy Friarswood; Minworth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academy Friarswood in Newcastle, Staffordshire is seeking a Teaching Assistant (37 hours per week in some format) to support learning across early years to key stages. The role includes assisting classroom activity, supporting pupils, and helping with behaviour management under supervision.

The school emphasises safeguarding and requires a full enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post is a permanent appointment with a real living

Responsibilities

• HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Other support role
• Teaching assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant - 37

Co-op Academy Friarswood, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2ES

14 days remaining to apply

TBC

5 November 2026 at 9am

20 October 2026

Job details

Job role

• HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Other support role
• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Actual p/time In the Region of TA £13655 - £14319, HLTA £1752 - £1967 (April 26 rates pending) Lunchtime Assistant - Real living wage

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.