Teachign Assistant

Green Lea First School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0EU

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10,508.06 Annually (Actual)

Teachign Assistant job summary

Green Lea First School

Job No.

Post Title

Grade

JE Pts

C1247

Teaching Assistant

Grade 4

358 NJC

Temporary- 8.30am - 12.00pm 5 days a week.

Pay weeks: Term Time only

Salary: Grade 4 £25,583 Annually (FTE)

Pro rata actual: £10,508.06

We are seeking a professional person to join our team on a temporary basis.

If you want to discuss this role, please contact Hannah Wheawall, by emailing office@greenlea.staffs.sch.uk or by telephoning 01889 505309. Tours of the school are strongly recommended.

Completed application forms should be emailed to office@greenlea.staffs.sch.uk

Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 10th November 2025 - Shortlisting in the afternoon.

Interviews: Monday 17th November 2025. To commence as soon as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks and completion of the disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Statement of Purpose

To work, under guidance, to provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Assist the teachers in the following:

Supporting Pupils

Provide pastoral support to pupils within the school environment.

Receive and supervise pupils excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable.

Attend to pupils’ personal needs and provide advice to assist in their social, health and hygiene development.

Participate in the comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help.

Support provision for pupils with additional needs.

Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils.

Provide feedback to pupils and teachers in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance etc.

Support for the Teacher

Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.

Support pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies, resources etc.

Support the teacher in the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.

Work with other staff in adjusting learning activities as appropriate.

Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with other staff, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.

Assist in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies.

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning and supporting home to school and community links.

Assist the teacher in the implementation and monitoring of systems relating to attendance and integration.

Clerical/admin support relating to classroom activity e.g. dealing with correspondence, compilation/analysis/reporting on attendance, exclusions etc, and making phone calls etc.

Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra curricular activities/work experience or other out of school activities under guidance of teacher.

Support for the Curriculum

Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes under direction of teacher.

To be aware of and appreciate a range of activities, courses, organisations and individuals to provide support for pupils.

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive)

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Attend relevant meetings as required.1

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required (see footnote 1).

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advice and support others.

Note 1:

The content of this job description will be reviewed with the post holder on an annual basis in line with the School’s performance and development review policy. Any significant change in level of accountability that could result in a change to the grade must be discussed with the post holder and the relevant trade union before submitting for re-evaluation.

Person Specification

Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Essential Criteria	Measured By
Experience Experience of working to support children’s learning, gained in a relevant environment.	AF/I
Qualifications/Training Good numeracy/literacy skills NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants (or demonstrate equivalent knowledge skills and experience). First aid training as appropriate (e.g. emergency first aid course).	AF
Knowledge/Skills Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice Good understanding of areas of learning, e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, SEN, Early Years. Use of other equipment technology - video, photocopier. Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people. Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative. Good communication skills. Effective use of ICT to support learning. Willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 or recognised equivalent.	AF/I
Behavioural Attributes Customer focused. Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect. Open, honest and an active listener. Takes responsibility and accountability. Demonstrates a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations. Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision. Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change. Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive. Communicates effectively. Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges. Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.	AF / I

Note 1:

In addition to the ability to perform the duties of the post, issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children will need to be demonstrated these will include:

Motivation to work with children and young people.

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with

children and young people.

Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and

Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Green Lea First School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 46 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Green Lea First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/green-lea-first-school-stafford

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