Teaching Assistant - Flash Ley Community Primary School and Nursery

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 to 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 to 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 schools 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 childrens 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

Application form and recruitment monitoring form to be returned to Mrs Wileman, Attendance and Office Manager via email: office3@flashley.staffs.sch.uk by Monday 5th October 2026 5.00pm.

"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.

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