Teaching Assistant (2 Roles)

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0AP

36 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: Role 1: M-F 7.45 - 12.45. Unpaid break between 8.45-9am. 23.75 hours per week. Role 2: M-F 12.45 - 5.15. 22.5 hours per week.
Contract type: Fixed term - Linked to EHCP
Full-time equivalent salary: £25, 185

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking 2 proactive Teaching Assistants to provide specific 1:1 support for a pupil in lower KS2, delivering emotion coaching, daily interventions in reading, writing and maths, and planning a bespoke curriculum. The roles will also support our wraparound care.

The focus of this role is to help the pupil access the curriculum, manage their daily routine, and develop their independence.

Key Responsibilities

1:1 Support: Support a pupil accessing learning through planning and delivering a bespoke curriculum.
Academic Support: Deliver daily 1:1 sessions in reading, writing and maths, following the teacher's planning. We use Little Wandle for phonics.
Social & Emotional: Support the pupil’s emotional wellbeing, Elsa training desirable.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to review Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and adapt resources to suit the child’s specific learning style.
Wraparound Care: Provide a calm environment for our before and after provision, including basic food preparation.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education. You should have:

Experience working with children in KS2 and an understanding of sensory needs and potential triggers.
Confidence in delivering Phonics sessions (knowledge of Little Wandle Phonics is desirable).
Elsa or equivalent training or experience.
The ability to build a strong, trusting bond with a specific child while maintaining professional boundaries.
A team-player attitude, essential for working in a small school environment.

What the school offers its staff

We are a small school with a family feel, set in a beautiful rural village. We offer supportive staff and a calm, nurtuing learning environment for our children. CPD and professional support and opportunities are offered through our sister schools in our Trust.

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.

We have 2 roles available, both will provide 1-1 support to a child, and both will support our before or after school wraparound provision.

Role 1: M-F 7.45 - 12.45. Unpaid break between 8.45-9am. 23.75 hours per week. Actual salary £13,967.

Role 2: M-F 12.45 - 5.15. 22.5 hours per week. Actual salary £13,232.

Visits to the school can be arranged directly by calling 01827 373 266 or emailing standrewsoffice@tssmat.staffs.sch.uk

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24th June 26.

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.