Teaching Assistants

Moorhill Primary School; Cannock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Cannock is seeking two enthusiastic Teaching Assistants on a fixed-term contract until July 2026. The role supports the class teacher and provides individual assistance to children, including those with additional needs. Candidates should have experience working in primary education and excellent communication skills. The position offers generous benefits including a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and access to professional development. A commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting (ideally Early Years and Key Stage 1).
• Knowledge or experience of SEND and SEMH.
• Excellent communication skills; caring, patient, resilient.
• Team player who can use initiative to support children’s individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Provide small-group and 1:1 support to children.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Experience working with children in a primary school setting

Knowledge or experience of SEND and SEMH

Excellent communication skills

Caring, patient, resilient

Team player who can use initiative

Job description

Overview

Moorhill Primary School is looking for two enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (Grade 3, Level 2) on a fixed‑term contract until July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high‑quality learning experiences.
• Provide small‑group and 1:1 support to children, including those with additional needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting children’s social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting (ideally Early Years and Key Stage 1).
• Knowledge or experience of SEND and SEMH.
• Excellent communication skills; caring, patient, resilient.
• Team player who can use initiative to support children’s individual needs.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement 37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays.
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to Institute of Education, SCITT, and professional development.

Salary

£18,984 - £19,283.

Working Hours

32.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 38 weeks plus 5 Inset days – 39 weeks.

Safeguarding

Moorhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Equality

Shaw Education Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer – we promote equality, diversity and inclusion at every stage.