Teaching & Learning Assistant (Heron Cross Primary School)

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Cross Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Teaching & Learning Assistant to join a friendly team. The role involves 1:1 support for a KS1 pupil and assisting with small groups.

The position is fixed term until 31 December 2027 with a salary of £20,307 per annum and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards of education. Visits are welcome and the closing date is the 9th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the common core programme for working with children.
• Working at national occupational standards for child care.
• A DBS check at enhanced level will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil in KS1.
• Support small groups of pupils.
• Assist teaching staff with delivering learning activities.

Skills

1:1 pupil support

Small group support

Education

Common Core programme for working with children

National Occupational Standards for child care

Job description

Fixed Term until 31/12/2027 (with a possibility to extend) Actual salary: £20,307.00 per annum

Heron Cross Primary School is a creative and joyful primary school where children are at the centre of all that we do.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative, hardworking and committed Teaching & Learning Assistant to join our professional, friendly team. The role will initially be based within KS1, working 1:1 with a pupil and with small groups of pupils.

Our new Teaching & Learning Assistant will benefit from:

• A Head Teacher who is driven to provide the very best education for the children;
• A supportive happy atmosphere in the workplace
• Support staff across all facets of school life, who are knowledgeable, loyal, work hard, and who support pupils and parents alike
• Dedicated Teaching staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils
• Enthusiastic, well behaved and respectful pupils
• Supportive and appreciative parents with a strong sense of community spirit

All candidates must have completed a common core programme for working with children and be working at national occupational standards for child care.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check at enhanced level will be required.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please see recruitment pack for details.

Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 9th November 2026

Interviews: TBC