Teaching Assistant - Flash Ley Community Primary School and Nursery

WMJobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

WMJobs is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join Flash Ley Primary School, working predominantly in year 6 for 18.75 hours per week during term time. The role starts 2 November 2026 and is initially temporary for one year with a view to becoming permanent.

The post is Grade 3 (£26,427 full‑time equivalent) with an actual pro-rata salary of £13,173. The successful candidate will support learning, lead small intervention groups and contribute to the New Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience of working to support children’s learning in a relevant environment is essential.
• Experience of Year 6 SATS is desirable.
• Be able to work effectively within a team and on own initiative; flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher.
• Leading small intervention groups.
• Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation.
• Contribute to planning for and delivery of the New Curriculum.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities using a range of assessment methods and provide evidence for assessment.
• Within the school’s disciplinary policy, apply behaviour management strategies to manage behaviour constructively.
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities.
• Support and maintain positive links between home and school by welcoming parents and engaging with external agencies.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexible

Education

NVQ level 3 or above (or recognised equivalent)

Job description

Grade 3 - £26,427 (pro-rata) Actual salary £13,173

18.75 HOURS PER WEEK – 8.30am – 12.15PM

TERM-TIME ONLY

START DATE: 2ND NOVEMBER 2026

Flash Ley Primary School,

TEACHING ASSISTANT

TEMPORARY FOR ONE YEAR IN THE FIRST INSTANCE WITH A VIEW TO BECOMING PERMANENT

Grade 3 - £26,427 (pro-rata) Actual salary £13,173

18.75 HOURS PER WEEK – 8.30am – 12.15PM

TERM-TIME ONLY

START DATE: 2ND NOVEMBER 2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, confident, enthusiastic and hard-working Teaching Assistant to work alongside our teaching team, predominantly in year 6.

The successful applicant will be required to work Monday – Friday plus 5 inset days.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support pupils’ learning, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher
• Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs
• Leading small intervention groups
• Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation
• To contribute to the planning for and delivery of the New Curriculum
• To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of pupil responses to learning activities using a range of assessment and monitoring strategies, providing evidence for assessment
• Within the school’s disciplinary policy, apply behaviour management strategies and techniques to manage behaviour constructively and contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities
• To support and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome and develop links with other external agencies

The successful applicant will need to:

• be qualified to NVQ level 3 or above (or recognised equivalent qualification)
• experience of working to support children’s learning, gained in a relevant environment is essential
• have experience of year 6 SATS
• work effectively within a team but also on their own initiative
• be flexible

“This Authority/School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

This position is subject to and Enhanced Disclosure Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 – 5.00pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 or sooner if a suitable application is received.