Teaching Assistant
The Friary School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EW12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,038.19 - £20,684.05 Pro rata actual salary per annum
Teaching Assistant job summary
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 7-9 , £26,403 - £27,254 FTE per annum
Pro Rota salary based on 32.5 hours £20,038.19 - £20,684.05 per annum dependent on continuous years’ service.
Hours of work: To be worked Monday to Friday Term Time.
Numbers of hours is subject to discussions at interview but will be no more than 32.5 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent Term time, 38 working weeks plus 5 inset days (39 weeks).
Responsible to: SENco – Deputy Headteacher
Start Date: September 2026.
Information about The Friary School
The Friary School is a well-established academy, heavily over-subscribed, and nationally amongst the highest performing schools of its type. This status has very much been achieved over the last decade and our recent ungraded OFSTED Inspection Report (March 2024) stated that:
*A culture of high expectations permeates throughout, and pupils rise to this high bar willingly.
*Pupils achieve extremely well.
*Pupils’ behaviour and conduct are excellent.
*Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
*The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious.
*Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well.
*The wider development of pupils is exceptionally strong.
*The school’s careers programme is rich and varied.
*There is a plethora of opportunities for pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
*The local governing body members have a strong understanding of the school.
The school places a strong emphasis on ensuring all students - whatever or wherever their starting point -achieve well, and though our cohorts enter the school slightly above national averages ability-wise, their subsequent outcomes consistently far outstrip this
The Friary School also proudly and proactively serves the cathedral city of Lichfield, a treasure in the heart of Staffordshire. The centre retains an unspoilt charm with many listed buildings in its historic streets. Lichfield has a rich and vibrant history as well as offering cultural and entertaining activities all year round in its safe city and local communities. Being located in the heart of the country it benefits from excellent local and national transport links.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work, under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCo, to provide support in the care of pupil(s) and their needs who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
Job Role Information
In return we can offer you:
• a commitment to continuing your professional development
• a highly supportive LGB and staff team who work hard to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes both academically and socially
• lively, happy, well-motivated children who are keen and eager to learn
• opportunities for collaboration with schools within the Primitas Learning Partnership
• an incredibly positive working environment, passionately believing that our human resources are our most important and valuable resources.
• access to free counselling services
• access to healthcare scheme
• access to free gym membership.
For further information regarding our school and Primitas Learning Partnership, please visit our website at: https://friaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/ & www.primitas.co.uk
How to apply
To apply for the post, please complete the application form and equality and monitoring form by the closing date.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 29th June 2026 12:00 noon
Interview date: tbc
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
In addition, this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches.
You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of your qualifications.
A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This position is therefore subject to a criminal records check, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and child protection policy which is located on the school website https://www.friaryschool.co.uk/policies/.
This position is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Friary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Friary School website
The Friary School part of the Primitas Learning Partnership is a well-established academy, heavily over-subscribed, and nationally amongst the highest performing schools of its type. This status has very much been achieved over the last decade and our recent ungraded OFSTED Inspection Report (March 2024) stated that:
*A culture of high expectations permeates throughout, and pupils rise to this high bar willingly.
*Pupils achieve extremely well.
*Pupils’ behaviour and conduct are excellent.
*Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
*The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious.
*Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well.
*The wider development of pupils is exceptionally strong.
*The school’s careers programme is rich and varied.
*There is a plethora of opportunities for pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
*The local governing body members have a strong understanding of the school.
The school places a strong emphasis on ensuring all students - whatever or wherever their starting point -achieve well, and though our cohorts enter the school slightly above national averages ability-wise, their subsequent outcomes consistently far outstrip this.
The Friary School also proudly and proactively serves the cathedral city of Lichfield, a treasure in the heart of Staffordshire. The centre retains an unspoilt charm with many listed buildings in its historic streets. Lichfield has a rich and vibrant history as well as offering cultural and entertaining activities all year round in its safe city and local communities. Being located in the heart of the country it benefits from excellent local and national transport links.
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