Teaching Assistant

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9JJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic educator looking for a rewarding part-time role?

Mary Howard CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to join the team in our Maple Class. This is a wonderfully unique opportunity to support our mixed-age class of Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 children within a fun, busy, and happy learning environment.

Working mornings only, you will play an integral role in supporting continuous provision, helping guide interactive play-based learning, and assisting with core foundational skills (including our Little Wandle phonics programme). If you are passionate about early development, enjoy variety, and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive village school community, we want to hear from you!

The role is 8.15am - 12.15pm, M-F, term time only. The role is linked to an EHCP and is initially until July 27.

What we are looking for:

• Experience or a strong understanding of EYFS and Key Stage 1 development.

• A positive, creative approach to supporting children 1:1, in small groups, and across continuous provision.

• Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.

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 Mary Howard Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 36 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mary Howard Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mary-howard-church-of-england-primary-school

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