Teaching Assistant - Charnwood Primary School

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

Teaching Assistant

Contract

Fixed Term to 31/08/2027 – Potential to extend

Start date

As soon as possible

Working pattern

Monday to Friday, term-time only plus INSETs

Hours

22.5 hours per week, 8:45am–1:15pm

Grade

Staffordshire Local Government Grade 3, SCP 5

FTE salary

£26,427 per annum

Actual salary

£13,884.99 per annum, pro rata

Location

Charnwood Primary Academy, Lichfield

The opportunity

Charnwood Primary Academy is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and patient Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team. The role includes classroom support and lunchtime supervision.

You will help pupils feel safe, included and ready to learn, supporting their learning, wellbeing and independence throughout the school day.

This is an opportunity to join a welcoming team and make a meaningful difference to children’s experience of school.

What the role involves

Working under the direction of the class teacher, you will support pupils throughout the school day, helping them access learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning through classroom activities, play and daily routines.
• Providing individual and small group support, adapting your approach to pupils’ different needs while encouraging independence.
• Delivering interventions planned or directed by the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils’ communication, social skills, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships.
• Observing pupils’ engagement and progress, recording relevant information and sharing this with the class teacher.
• Following agreed strategies to support pupils with additional needs.
• Helping prepare learning resources and maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers, sharing information as agreed with the class teacher.
• Providing personal care where required, with sensitivity and respect for pupils’ dignity.
• Undertaking lunchtime supervision, supporting pupils in the dining area and during outdoor or indoor play.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, good manners, inclusive play and increasing independence at lunchtime.
• Responding to concerns, accidents or incidents in line with school procedures.

Why this role matters

The right support can make a lasting difference to children’s confidence, independence and enjoyment of learning.

By recognising pupils’ individual strengths and needs, you will help them overcome barriers, develop new skills and experience success. Whether supporting a classroom activity or helping children enjoy a safe and happy lunchtime, you will be an important part of the team helping every child feel that they belong and can achieve.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience of working with or caring for children.
• Is warm, patient and encouraging, with a calm and consistent approach.
• Can build positive, professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Has good literacy, numeracy, communication and organisational skills.
• Can follow the class teacher’s direction, work effectively within a team and use initiative appropriately.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Can promote positive behaviour and support children sensitively with friendships, play and everyday challenges.
• Is comfortable providing personal care where required, with sensitivity and respect.
• Is flexible and willing to support pupils across different activities, routines and areas of the school.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for children and developing their own skills through training.

Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant, supporting children with additional needs, or supervising children at lunchtime would be an advantage. A relevant teaching and learning qualification, including Level 3, is desirable. A willingness to undertake relevant training is essential.

About Charnwood Primary Academy

Charnwood Primary Academy is a welcoming one form entry primary school at the heart of its community, educating children from Nursery to Year 6. As part of Staffordshire University Academies Trust, we benefit from strong professional support while maintaining a warm, inclusive and child-centred ethos.

Our school motto, Inspire, Nurture, Achieve, underpins everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our core values of Respect, Independence, Dedication and Integrity are central to daily school life and guide the way we work with pupils, families and colleagues.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming school community.
• Enthusiastic children who are proud of their school.
• A positive working environment where staff are valued and supported.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Support from Staffordshire University Academies Trust.

Recruitment and safeguarding

Charnwood Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://www.charnwood.staffs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SUAT-Model-Safeguarding-Policy-2026.pdf

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Closing date

Sunday 15th November 2026