Teaching Assistant - Level 3

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Scotch Orchard Primary School, part of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant. This part-time role involves working closely with teachers and students to create an engaging learning environment, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive pension scheme

Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference to students' lives.
• Committed to collaborative working values.
• Relevant qualification or relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students within the classroom environment.
• Work alongside teachers to enhance learning experiences.
• Commit to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Skills

Commitment to student safety

Ability to inspire and motivate

Education

TA3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Ref: SCH-TATLP-0885 0 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Scotch Orchard Primary School Location: Lichfield Salary: £25,183 - £26,409 FTE (Actual Salary £10,428 - £10,936 per annum) Department: Scotch Orchard Primary Support Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 09/07/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 16/07/2025 Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 17.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Staffordshire Schools Pay Scale | ST6 - ST9

The Role

A vacancy for a Teaching Assistant has arisen within our Multi Academy Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and outstanding practitioner to join the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership and work in one of our schools.

Hours: 17.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 12.00pm

What You Will Need To Succeed

To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

To be committed to keeping our students safe

A relevant qualification where applicable

The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

Have a strong belief in the ATLP values including collaborative and collegiate working – One Trust . Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

What You Will Get In Return

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities through apprenticeships and other routes.

A competitive salary

An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What You Need To Do Now

To apply please complete an online application form.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Mr James Chapman, Acting Head of School, on [e-mail]

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience

Essential

Related Documents

JD PS Teaching Assistant (Level 3) Job Description & Person Specification.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

About

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025

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